First post on prado point!
I'm 4 days into driving around Australia towing a caravan fully loaded around 1800kg and about another 200kg in the car.
Reading the owners manual it says not to use 5th or 6th (manual) when towing. If I was to sit in 4th I'd be at around 3500 revs @ 100km/h. Doesn't feel right!
In 5th I'm at around 2500-2600 RPM and 6th I'm about 2000-2100. A little worried about sitting in 6th putting stress on the gearbox but it feels reasonably comfortable and economical on the flat and i shift it to 5th on any slight incline.
Any tips or suggestions??
I'm 4 days into driving around Australia towing a caravan fully loaded around 1800kg and about another 200kg in the car.
Reading the owners manual it says not to use 5th or 6th (manual) when towing. If I was to sit in 4th I'd be at around 3500 revs @ 100km/h. Doesn't feel right!
In 5th I'm at around 2500-2600 RPM and 6th I'm about 2000-2100. A little worried about sitting in 6th putting stress on the gearbox but it feels reasonably comfortable and economical on the flat and i shift it to 5th on any slight incline.
Any tips or suggestions??
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