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  1. 11th May 2011, 10:03 PM #1
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    X-trail

    Just wondering if anyone owns a Nissan X-Trail. One will be joining us on a trip soon ( No low range driving ) but wonder if they have a strong tow point/ recovery hook on the front.
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  2. 11th May 2011, 10:12 PM #2
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    i have one, but i dont know if it has a strong recovery point on the front. I would doubt it.
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  3. 11th May 2011, 10:15 PM #3
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    Standard, no they do not have a recovery point. Worth while fitting one. Also be aware in sand driving the gearbox is known to overheat and in extreme circumstance self destruct.
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    Quote Originally Posted by CraigE View Post
    Also be aware in sand driving the gearbox is known to overheat
    Drops back to 2wd until it cools down.

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  5. 11th May 2011, 10:49 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by CraigE View Post
    Standard, no they do not have a recovery point. Worth while fitting one. Also be aware in sand driving the gearbox is known to overheat and in extreme circumstance self destruct.
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    I second that! I had one, no recovery points at the front.
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    It's a "soft roader" and should only be used as such. I can see heaps of front bumper damage being done during recoveries.
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    While the X trail does not have recovery points neither does just about every other 4wd as standard, whether they be full on 4wds or softroaders so this is really not a point to criticise these vehicles.

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    We really like ours. So there!

    However it's more my wife's car & doesn't get used for proper offroading.
    So I'm afraid that I'm really no help to the OP.

    I'll get my coat.
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  9. 12th May 2011, 05:34 PM #9
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    None of the manufacturers want to leave themselves open to any litigation by a supposed recovery point failing because they can never control how the point was used. They are listed as either tie down or towing points if they are on any vehicle.
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    Quote Originally Posted by garrycol View Post
    While the X trail does not have recovery points neither does just about every other 4wd as standard, whether they be full on 4wds or softroaders so this is really not a point to criticise these vehicles.

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    I didn't criticize it for starters.
    I made my comment because I don't want to see a trip ruined because of someone in a vehicle that was designed for touring on relatively good roads try to follow someone in a vehicle that was designed for pretty much anything get stuck every couple of hundred meters and eventually ruin their vehicle. I think the x trail is an awesome little car but it is no Landrover. Not even close. Answer this question honestly: You have planned a trip in your Landrover, you know you will need low range, your mate in a vehicle with no low range and road tyres asks to come. What would you do?
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