Thread: Advice TD5 Auto with Avan Eurostar 594 or 608

Hey mousie.
I tow a 23ft Reteat Daydrean caravan with a GVM of 2300kg's. Sure my D2a has a few mods, but it tows the van quite well considering its size and weight. Sure, I slow down on the hills and I do need to keep an eye on the EGT's. But I can usually manage to sit in the 90-100km/h range on the highway. A van with an ATM of around 2000kg should not bother your car too much. Just look at fitting an after market auto transmission cooler and change fluid regularly. Helper air bags in the rear coil springs are a huge advantage also. PS: You can still chip it.
Regards
Robbo

Thanks for this and agree would put in a set of polly bags in the rear springs to help out. At least I can go to 2300 all up knowing others can do this. My fear was sitting at 80K and regretting the journey all the way. Mind you we plan on heading over to WA from Brisbane so ranges are few and open spaces for ppl overtaking etc.

If you decide to buy a TD5 D2 for towing ,, You need to have a Pyrometer ,,

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Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift

If you decide to buy a TD5 D2 for towing ,, You need to have a Pyrometer ,,

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Well, you would not tow with a V8.....? Would you???? . But yes a pyrometer is a very handy bit of kit.
Regards
Robbo

Personally, I find the torque converter horrible to driving and especially towing - doesn't lock up when it should, resulting in higher revs, more fuel usage, not being able to use the low down torque and the engine can't be used to slow down the vehicle by dropping back a gear.
I've got an Ashcroft upgrade on it's way, which apparently helps solve these issues.

If your worried about the TD5's power - easy to upgrade that (up the boost, intercooler, turbo boost box, ECU tune, VNT, EGR removal, exhaust work, etc.)!

I tow my 1.5t boat, no dramas at all. I'm running tyres 3" larger and 4" higher suspension setup. Sits on 110km/h on the highway without any issues. Just have to watch EGT on the hills, not helped by my current tune being too rich.

Thanks folks for the help and ended up putting a deposit on an Avan with shower / toilet dual wheels. The tare is only 1630 and I must admit I didn't realise the difference to the Jayco that I have had two in the past. The walls are that smooth 'stuff' and not a fiberglass mix of some sort, rather a thin sheet of alimimium ply hence the weight difference. ball is up to 140 downforce (past were only 100) so will be able to comment on that small differences given I've had them sitting behind discos for well over 20K klms.

Thanks on the Pyrometer as I didn't know they existed until this thread and a quick search on ebay.

Originally Posted by robbotd5

Well, you would not tow with a V8.....? Would you???? .
Regards
Robbo

It actually does OK considering its problems,,
would sell guiness for a 4.6 crank though--

I know mate just stirring!!!!!
Regards
Robbo