What would you tow 4500kg boat with?

rambling,
sorry if I came across as brash and "unmeaningful"... It is just that I have actually towed a 4.5T plus boat trailer with a 300tdi.

It wont matter if you throw another axle in - it will still be pretty ugly method of travel for highway distances. A 4.5T triple pulls you backward not twice as much as 2.5T double (the other boat I tow with no issues) but it seems more like the thing is 6 times as heavy! It really is that slow. The 15 or so degree incline going up Green St in town is 3rd gear low range full noise 50km/h. Obviosuly no momentum but even still on the highway with a 300tdi I wouldnt be surprised if you end up playing with the little lever.

Best of luck to your buddy - make sure the cooling system is A1 and that he plonks in a new gear bag and HD clutch while doing the chassis stretch.

Photos would still be awesome!

S

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Originally Posted by disco2_dan

A friend just bought a silverado because it had 9T towning capacity not sure of engine size or year model but its only 2wd I believe

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Wow - that's some serious hauling: 9.8T towing and 3T carry.

Chevrolet Silverado fit for towing - caravancampingsales.com.au - caravancampingsales.com.au

Then again it comes with a serious price tag to at around $100k, and a trip to the RTA to upgrade your license to rigid class (at least in NSW) :eek:

I'd use a Ford F650.
In fact, I'd use any excuse to get a Ford F650. A six door would be nice.

Are you really legally allowed to pull trailers that weigh more than the tow vehicle in Australia without a fifth wheel? That is crazy.

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Originally Posted by Red90

Are you really legally allowed to pull trailers that weigh more than the tow vehicle in Australia without a fifth wheel? That is crazy.

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You'll get three different answers to that, and all will be able to be found on the RTA website, no one really knows, it's a very grey area. Some say that the 3.5t ratin on a D2 is for the tow bar and the car can only tow it's GVW (2750kg).

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Originally Posted by Red90

Are you really legally allowed to pull trailers that weigh more than the tow vehicle in Australia without a fifth wheel? That is crazy.

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Yes, up to the maximum rated towing capacity of the vehicle. There are a few exceptions - if there is no factory towing rating, then you are not to exceed the weight of the vehicle. But that leaves 3.5 tonne for most modern LR's and 4 tonne I think for my old RRC and some others - way more than e vehicle weight.

With a fifth wheel it is completely different. My mates F250 can legally tow over 7 tonnes with a fifth wheel and the right braking system (air brakes). Although not legal, I have seen him move an empty semi trailer down the street with it...

The crazy thing is that ANYONE with a full licence can tow these trailers, and there are a lot out there that don't understand how to do this safely and properly. There are a lot of BIG caravans getting about being towed by people that have no idea at all...

In England, and I'm sure other countries you need a trailer licence to tow anything that has a gross weight that exceeds 750kg. While I'm not for over regulation, I don't see that law as a bad thing...

https://www.aulro.com/afvb/images/im...013/05/288.jpg

I had to look up Ford F650 - never heard of one before!

After towing my Disco behind my L322 Rangie, I reckon you'll have to be looking at a whole bigger tow car than any land rover - 6x6 or not.

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Originally Posted by spudboy

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I had to look up Ford F650 - never heard of one before!

After towing my Disco behind my L322 Rangie, I reckon you'll have to be looking at a whole bigger tow car than any land rover - 6x6 or not.

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I parked next to one which was towing a fifth wheel horse float. A rather large horse float. Like a mini semi trailer. Then and there I decided I wanted one.
There's one advertised in the latest "Unique Cars" for $195.000.
A good shopping run vehicle.

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Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

......A good shopping run vehicle.

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Unlikely that you'd be able to leave it running whilst filling it up...."Turn it off, it's gaining on me!" :D

Only the yanks could produce a vehicle so large that can carry so little.