TOWING

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Hi, just wondering if someone out there in Prado land could please let me in on the best towing setup. I am purchasing a 2008 GXL diesel model and I will be towing a 19' Ascot Caravan. The Tare I believe is 2050 and loaded probably another 350kg. I guess it applies to any caravan but what would be a good setup for the vehicle and the van (hitches, towbar etc). Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Cheers
Alan

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Re: TOWING

Don't get a Toyota tow bar of you want to run a weight distribution hitch.

If it was me I'd fit a Hayman Reese towbar.

[leachy_9 Advanced Member Find all posts View Profile Close leachy_9]

Re: TOWING

x2

[Bushbasher Out of control poster! Find all posts View Profile Close Bushbasher]

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X 3, plus some poly-airbags in the rear coils.

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

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Reddy what model do you have regardless you should go for the HR setup reason i ask is that your total weight will be 2400kg right on the limit with a D4D it will do it fine but a 1kzTE you will be flogging it. To put it in perspective i have just towed 1500kg half way around australia with the 1kzte and the thing will be lucky to sit in perth for a week before a chip goes in they are pretty slow