What do you tow?

[mcgonical Member Find all posts View Profile Close mcgonical]

With our TVan I can open the rear door with just the slightest left veer prior to stop - it was slightly more veer with the Ultimate Camper to get the rear door open. We've pulled the TVan along some fire trials with huge bunding build-up across them and was surprised that there was not contact with the draw-bar or rear of the van.

[pete8205 Member Find all posts View Profile Close pete8205]

hi Tim

my camper trailer loaded is about 1400kg I have towed it on some steep and tight tracks even on one occasion was asked how i got there with the trailer?
i was told to get electric brakes and they have to be the best extra i ordered with the trailer as without them i would have shit myself on some of the descents, there also good on a tight corner when you need to jacknife the trailer to make the turn
have fun shopping
pete

[mildew Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close mildew]

I tow a 20 foot 2500kg caravan on LPG without any problems.

[alternative Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close alternative]

150 D4D auto and tow about 1500kg+ of Jayco Outback Hawk fully loaded without a second thought.

[moamajohn Lurker Find all posts View Profile Close moamajohn]

Hi Tim ,,Mate tow what you like up to the fair & reasonable weight proportionate to the weight of your prado [that is less than 2500 ks ] and keep the speed down when req.d.It is that simple all the time .I really like Ondaboats honesty about consumption too. it is very refreshing to hear someone tell the truth & not sook about it !!

[blkd4d Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close blkd4d]

I tow this
No chip towed up and down some good hills at the high country and to the cape guess about 1200kg maybe or more no problems

[voyager Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close voyager]

Harry, that is comforting from a power perspective, I certainly will do the electric brakes. I suspect given your trip to Kosciuszko that provided traction was ok, then the power is fine on hills. HAve you any issues with erosion mounds and bottoming out the drawbar/hitch? Are you able to fully open your rear door ?

Tim

Sorry I haven't replied earlier - I have been off-line. Traction wasn't a problem on the black stuff and I haven't had any issues off road so far. I have had the Prado lifted (2") and ARB fitted the 400kg springs in the rear so no problems with erosion mounds or bottoming out. I solved the door opening problem by swapping the Treg with a McHitch which has alower profile.

Harry