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  1. 22nd May 2013, 07:00 PM #1
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    What would you tow 4500kg boat with?

    A friend has had a boat project reaching completion. He purchased a defender 110 300tdi wagon to initially do the job as his tow vehicle. As the boat/trailer combo has now exceeded 4500kg he has had to rethink his tow vehicle. He is prepared to build a 6x6 version of his defender, which we have discussed or contemplate another vehicle which he doesn't really want to do....mainly due to costs.....he believes he can do the 6x6 conversion for around $9,000. What are your ideas? I have looked at 6x6 conversions here but don't seem to be able to find a tutorial. Looking for guidelines.
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    How far does he Plan to tow it? I would get a smaller boat or a larger truck...
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    Have a look at the Isuzu lights trucks. I drove one a couple of weeks ago helping shift some furniture and it was brilliant.
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    read the thread.....that's not what he wants to do.....
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    another $60,000 is not what he wants
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    Quote Originally Posted by ramblingboy42 View Post
    A friend has had a boat project reaching completion. He purchased a defender 110 300tdi wagon to initially do the job as his tow vehicle. As the boat/trailer combo has now exceeded 4500kg he has had to rethink his tow vehicle. He is prepared to build a 6x6 version of his defender, which we have discussed or contemplate another vehicle which he doesn't really want to do....mainly due to costs.....he believes he can do the 6x6 conversion for around $9,000. What are your ideas? I have looked at 6x6 conversions here but don't seem to be able to find a tutorial. Looking for guidelines.
    How far is he intending to tow the 4,500 t. boat? If it is to the coast to moor it , best to hire an appropriate truck to do the job. Not sure if towing a boat that size permanently on Qld roads is a good idea. Apart from that, a Yank tank, F250, or such like. Good luck paying for the fuel, Bob
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    Why doesn't he look at a Mitsubishi Cantor 4x4 drop side or dual cab ex- govt. or council.

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    Perentie 6x6 at the current Army auctions???
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    The 6x6 conversion is well worth the thought and the $$ IMO. Cheaper than pulling the pin on a Defender and spending a further 60K for a truck as a daily when not towing the boat.


    Did you see the 6x6 for wrecking in the markets???


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    So basically he wants a 300tdi to lug at least 7 tonnes around!! HAHAHAHA

    Does he intend getting out of first low?

    Maybe sell it and buy a Perentie 6x6 if he's so twisted he NEEDS a Landy. Maybe do an engine conversion at the same time as 6x6? And make the trailer a gooseneck with a fifth wheel hitch right between the two back axles on the giant Deefer.

    If he just wants to pull it in and out at a boat ramp up the road, put the deefer in low range and tow it.

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    ADIT: He also needs the whole, thing engineered to have a GCM of what he needs, this may be difficult.
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