a quick bit of towing info pls ☺

[justinc]

Hi

Just after a bit of info regarding ffrr towing performance. Mostly td6 models and mostly heavy weights around 2.5 to 3t. Is there any degree of vibration or flexing through the vehicle from the drawbar? For example with 200kg on the ball and no WDH, is there any shunting or flex transmitted through the vehicle?

Thanks ☺

Jc

[BigJon]

TDV8 experience here. I have towed a big "offroad" caravan (would be in that weight range) about 1500 km. No unusual issues to report. The ball weight would be getting up towards 300kg. Certainly don't notice any body movement.

[CSBrisie]

Have towed a 21 foot Bushtracker (up to 3.5t loaded up with water tanks) over 10000km and no issues. Faultless. :)

[justinc]

Thanks forgot you had one Jon might give you a call during the week for a chat?

☺

Jc

[Homestar]

Only time I towed with mine was a tiny 12' van of the Inlaws - which resulted in a $7K transmission rebuild...

Haven't had the guts to ever tow with it since... :D

[justinc]

Only time I towed with mine was a tiny 12' van of the Inlaws - which resulted in a $7K transmission rebuild...

Haven't had the guts to ever tow with it since... :D

😕😕😕 i remember that. 😠.

'Test' drove a 2004 Vogue td6 for 100km today and swmbo and i are convinced a ffrr is our next tow/touring rig. Either an immaculate td6 or a reasonably good tdv8. The dmax has proven a fantastic vehicle in all ways but comfort. Driver and passngr comfort even with substantial suspension upgrades is just really non existent. I even contemplared a full air rear susp conversion with d2 trailing arms and panhard rod etc however there is the flexible chassis to take into account and non design point loads etc so a vehicle change it is 😕. Plus the better half really really m8sses her Rangie ☺☺☺.

Jc ☺

[Pedro_The_Swift]

TD6 will have gearbox problems
did you mean TDV6?

either way get the 8;)
our next tow car:cool:

[justinc]

TD6 will have gearbox problems
did you mean TDV6?

either way get the 8;)
our next tow car:cool:

Having discussion with trans specialist about bulletproofing the 5l40e shortly . from what i have read they can be made to take 500+Nm which imo is plenty enough for my uses . Of course the tdv8 is the most sought after however i may not be able to afford a good example 😕

Jc ☺

[eumundimerc]

My horse float is 2500kg and v8 hse tows with 2 horses as if nothing behind even on rough dirt roads to get off my property also have ml 500 which has more power but you know you are towing horses although have been told to put weight in rear and rhis will fix problem have had 2 discoveries 4 rangies and landcruiser plus the ml and rangies are best for towing extended horse float by far

[Piddler]

Hi JC,
below site very good. (Picked up blackbird Saturday love it)


fullfatrr.com - Index (http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/index.php)

Cheers
Piddler

[justinc]

Hi JC,
below site very good. (Picked up blackbird Saturday love it)


fullfatrr.com - Index (http://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/index.php)

Cheers
Piddler

Hi mate yes been on there for a bit reading as much as i can. So when do you get the supercharged sport??? Would love one but for touring etc has to be an oil burner... ��

[rar110]

I just came back from a week away at Lightning Ridge and Dirranbandi towing 1.5 - 2.0 t camper fully loaded. It was mostly sealed but included about 100km of gravel at highway speed. The trailer was hardly noticeable with the tdv8. The L322 was faultless, and ticked over 250,000km mark while away.
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[chaybra]

Having discussion with trans specialist about bulletproofing the 5l40e shortly . from what i have read they can be made to take 500+Nm which imo is plenty enough for my uses . Of course the tdv8 is the most sought after however i may not be able to afford a good example 😕

Jc ☺

Just a word of warning, not many people "bullet proof" a 5l40E, they make them stronger, but they are still not "strong" boxes and reportedly still fail. worth while doing a lot of research, especially on the driving tactics to increase box life

[Piddler]

Hi mate yes been on there for a bit reading as much as i can. So when do you get the supercharged sport??? Would love one but for touring etc has to be an oil burner... ��

After tax time now JC.
Cheers

[justinc]

The td6 l322 i now have will get a new trans cooler and full trans service and should be right for towing duties☺. Anybody have some average fuel figures for towing full size van? About 2.9t.

Can't wait to get it on the road for its maiden voyage ☺

Jc

[Narangga]

The td6 l322 i now have will get a new trans cooler and full trans service and should be right for towing duties☺. Anybody have some average fuel figures for towing full size van? About 2.9t.

Can't wait to get it on the road for its maiden voyage ☺

Jc

Having done a voyage with a maiden??? :angel:

[Homestar]

Not having towed anythung heavy, I'd just be guessing, but around the 15s I would think. Ours is averaging 11.2 overall - mostly computing, but drops to around 9 on the highway on its own - I've always thought the fuel economy was great on these for such a large and heave vehicle. :)