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2009 150 GXL V6 Auto. Ironman deluxe bullbar, uniden uhf, ironman awning, roof mounted solar panel, softdog suspension, adjustable upper control arms, lightforce 240 spotlights, 265/70/17 Hancook Dynapro's, Sidewinder dual battery system, Maxtrax, Engel fridge, ARB draw system, Ironman Snorkel, Roadsafe Recovery Points, 80 watt Solar Panel.
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Originally posted by Jaymboze View PostCurious as to what fuel people are running in the v6 when towing...?
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Originally posted by AJ120 View PostThat's a pretty good question, if one guy is quoting figures on 98 Octane and another on 91 then your not really comparing apples with apples.
Cheers Andrew
I have been using either E10 or regular 95 unleaded when out on longer trips ( much cheaper out west ), but will be giving just the higher 98 premium unleaded a run when towing on longer hauls.
Have been using it around town but does not seem to effect fuel economy to a great extent when plodding around in the potholes of Sydney metro.2009 150 GXL V6 Auto. Ironman deluxe bullbar, uniden uhf, ironman awning, roof mounted solar panel, softdog suspension, adjustable upper control arms, lightforce 240 spotlights, 265/70/17 Hancook Dynapro's, Sidewinder dual battery system, Maxtrax, Engel fridge, ARB draw system, Ironman Snorkel, Roadsafe Recovery Points, 80 watt Solar Panel.
CUB Supavan Stockman camper.
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Originally posted by 120D4D View PostI'd say Petrol!
Sorry, you left the door open on that one...2009 150 GXL V6 Auto. Ironman deluxe bullbar, uniden uhf, ironman awning, roof mounted solar panel, softdog suspension, adjustable upper control arms, lightforce 240 spotlights, 265/70/17 Hancook Dynapro's, Sidewinder dual battery system, Maxtrax, Engel fridge, ARB draw system, Ironman Snorkel, Roadsafe Recovery Points, 80 watt Solar Panel.
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I think the weight I was carrying ( extra ) has made a big difference....I had nothing extra in the van, weighed it full of water , with food in and limited clothes and I was just under the 2500Kg.
When I first towed it, the Prado was relatively empty....on the recent trip I pulled out the back seat and added a basic camping kit, spares, and of course the extra food, generator, spare booze.
Also on this trip I kept the spares in a space case on the roof rack, whereas the first trip didn't bother with the spares as all I did is go down to Sydney and back, via the Pacific and New England Highways.
So bottom line ( for me) is all that increased the average from 15 to 17.
In relation to the quotes on the 200 series, that wasn't just from one owner, I spoke to many and of they were towing 3000Kg plus ( and most were) they were all getting about the 22 per 100 as an average .
I saw a guy towing a Kimberley Caravan ( I think about 2100 fully loaded) a and he said he was getting 19 travelling at 105Kph
Don't know what the Jeeps were getting , but holy dooly there are some of them towing vans these days, I'd say Toyota must be crapping themselves.150 Silver Diesel GXL Auto with ECB Bullbar, Toyota Factory towbar, Black Widow Drawer system with Fridge slide and cargo barrier, GME UHF 3340 Radio, Waeco 50 Litre Fridge, Rhino Racks and Rhino Basket, ARB Awning, IPF XS Spotties, ABR Sidewinder Dual Battery system,Airtec Snorkel, Bilstien Shockies, King Springs, Poly Airbags and BFG A/T''s. Now towing a semi offroad Lotus Freelander 18.6 Van, with all the bells and whistles.
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I forgot before to ask this question, would there be a significant benefit to install a chip???
I know it would give me more power ( and that would be nice up a steep hill), but for most of the time the existing power does pretty well.
Next year I'll be away for 6-7 months and plan on doing between 20-25 k , so a 15-20% saving ( and I have my doubts on those figures) could save a few dollars.
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Does anyone use one, that tows something similar in weight to me and if so how's your fuel consumption going??150 Silver Diesel GXL Auto with ECB Bullbar, Toyota Factory towbar, Black Widow Drawer system with Fridge slide and cargo barrier, GME UHF 3340 Radio, Waeco 50 Litre Fridge, Rhino Racks and Rhino Basket, ARB Awning, IPF XS Spotties, ABR Sidewinder Dual Battery system,Airtec Snorkel, Bilstien Shockies, King Springs, Poly Airbags and BFG A/T''s. Now towing a semi offroad Lotus Freelander 18.6 Van, with all the bells and whistles.
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Originally posted by Mark from Brisbane View PostI forgot before to ask this question, would there be a significant benefit to install a chip???
I know it would give me more power ( and that would be nice up a steep hill), but for most of the time the existing power does pretty well.
Next year I'll be away for 6-7 months and plan on doing between 20-25 k , so a 15-20% saving ( and I have my doubts on those figures) could save a few dollars.
So,
Does anyone use one, that tows something similar in weight to me and if so how's your fuel consumption going??Prado Polar White 150 GX 3.0 TD Auto. HR TB, ARB delux bar, Hella R2000 lights, Magnum winch, ARB 50mm lift, BFG AT 265/70R17 on 71/2" alloys, Alloy side steps, Rhino sport bars, Tint, UHF, Scangauge, Aux batt (ABR kit), Cargo barrier, 50l water tank, Storage system, Elec brake con. ARB compressor
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If a chip is going to give you more power and better fuel economy there has to be a trade off, otherwise Toyota would run the same tune especially if the fuel savings were in the 15-20% range.
That trade off has to be reliability, that's a big trade off in a modern CRD Diesel.
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Originally posted by Jaymboze View PostExactly...
I have been using either E10 or regular 95 unleaded when out on longer trips ( much cheaper out west ), but will be giving just the higher 98 premium unleaded a run when towing on longer hauls.
Have been using it around town but does not seem to effect fuel economy to a great extent when plodding around in the potholes of Sydney metro.2012 Altitude Petrol with Snorkel, Factory Lowline bar, HR Towbar, HID upgrade, Icom 440N UHF and more to come. Check our my travels on [url]http://blog.travelpod.com/travel-blog/dennisozexplore/1/tpod.html[/url]
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Originally posted by Beach View PostThats actually not to bad, especially considering the general assumption that the petrol version will drink like a fish and therefore should not be considered for such duties. I dare say you take it very easy and drive to conserve fuel.
Brett2012 Altitude Petrol with Snorkel, Factory Lowline bar, HR Towbar, HID upgrade, Icom 440N UHF and more to come. Check our my travels on [url]http://blog.travelpod.com/travel-blog/dennisozexplore/1/tpod.html[/url]
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Originally posted by AJ120 View PostIf a chip is going to give you more power and better fuel economy there has to be a trade off, otherwise Toyota would run the same tune especially if the fuel savings were in the 15-20% range.
That trade off has to be reliability, that's a big trade off in a modern CRD Diesel.
Cheers Andrew150 Silver Diesel GXL Auto with ECB Bullbar, Toyota Factory towbar, Black Widow Drawer system with Fridge slide and cargo barrier, GME UHF 3340 Radio, Waeco 50 Litre Fridge, Rhino Racks and Rhino Basket, ARB Awning, IPF XS Spotties, ABR Sidewinder Dual Battery system,Airtec Snorkel, Bilstien Shockies, King Springs, Poly Airbags and BFG A/T''s. Now towing a semi offroad Lotus Freelander 18.6 Van, with all the bells and whistles.
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Originally posted by Mark from Brisbane View PostWell for where I ( we both) go that answers the question, reliability please!!!
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Hi All, 1st Post for me, hoping it comes through okay!
2008 Prado
V6 Auto
100K
265 70 17 Mickey T's
I thought I would share fuel figures from a recent ~6500KM trip from Sydney to The Daintree over a 3 week period (not really long enough, but that's another story!) towing a 2012 Jayco Swan Outback with 2 Adults and 2 Kids, 2 Ice Boxes, Food Clothes etc.
I used both 91 Unleaded and 98. The numbers were dramatically different. Some routes below;
- Cairns to Cape Tribulation towing Van, plus day trip (without van) up Bloomfield to the Lions Den and return to Cape Trib plus some driving around to the local tourist spots then towing back to Cairns after 4 Days - Average Fuel 20 L/100 - UNLEADED 91 (Various Speeds)
- Cairns to Airlie Beach towing Van - All Bitumen, still approx 20 L/100 - UNLEADED 91 (Speeds generally between 95 and 105)
- Gympie to Hastings Point - 14 L/100, - UNLEADED 98 (Speeds 90 - 95)
- Hastings Point to Sydney - 16L 100, - UNLEADED 98 (a few more hills on this run, but still not too bad)
I was hoping for a low fuel usage with the combo of slower driving and perhaps better roads and 98 Unleaded, but a low of 14 was unexpected.
Overall, the total trip achieved 17.3 L/100. All in all, I thought 17s aren't too bad, but next time I will be trying to consistently use the 98 if available.
Cheers
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