Be good to catch up at LCMP sometime scotty
This ute is taken so long i thought it was a career change
Be good to catch up at LCMP sometime scotty
This ute is taken so long i thought it was a career change
Absolutely mate ... even a day trip at Beerburrum or up your way if you know some decent tracks up that way!!!Originally Posted by MQ MAD
It all comes down to how much damage you want to do to an engine and transmission.
The engines that have the good torque are more suited to heavy loads (compare an inline petrol Ford six to a petrol Holden/Buick V6 and you will see what i mean), plus, manuals handle pulling loads better than autos (cooling etc) you just have to weigh up what you are using the vehicle for and the weight of the load you are intending to tow. Plus there are many products on the market to 'ASSIST' towing ability but it essentially comes down to your purpose and any good transmission specialist will point you in the right direction.
Personally if you intend to tow regularly manual transmissions are a better option.
Thanks Guys for all your info.
The Van it's self is 2050 kg with a max load of 2400 kg, by the time I add full water tanks, annexe, kids bikes, and all the other goodies you need to take for a 6 month trip I guess it's going to add up fast.
I guess I will have to drive both and decide then.
I'll keep you up to date as I go
Cheers Chris
with that kind of load and mainly touring on highways I'd go a manual but get an uprated clutch and electric brakes and brake adjuster fitted into the cab. If you'll be going through backs streets and aren't a fan of changing gears all the time get an auto but need a cooler on it.
If going offroad all the time you will want the manual for rocking out of bog holes and hill climb and decent control. If the used for touring and the missus drives it then auto may be the way (no offense girls just my family girls hate manuals)
If I had the money and could choose again I'd of liked the 4.2 turbo diesel but at least had the sense to get a patrol!
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Hi Guys
I tow a 25ft van 2.5 t the only issue I have is lack of power going up any sort of hill making some mods to overcome this issue. fuel economy is about 660km from both tanks towing and 850km unladen.
The car is a 2002 gu 3litre auto .
The patrol is a great car for towing and have seen hundreds of them towing all sorts of trailers and weights , they make a great touring car and once I have increased the power a bit more I will be going around Australia. if you check out my profile it will give you the idea of the size of the van.
Hope this helps.
Look at this thread cheap power upgrade http://www.nissanpatrol.com.au/forum...ght=power+chip
and I'd be looking at getting a larger exhaust that should give you a bit more power better fuel economy plus sound better.
Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward.
Whoever cannot take care of themselves without that law is both.
For a wounded man shall say to his assailant,
'If I live, I will kill you. If I die, You are forgiven.'
Such is the rule of honour.
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