Thread: Towing Question

We have a Jayco Outback Swan towed with our D2, no worries. We have stock suspension with Firestone airbags to help the rear springs when needed, just pump them up till everything sits level. I would like to change over to a Tregg hitch one day. There is no need for sway bars at all. Fuel consumption has been around the 15L/100km mark on average, but our last trip got down to 13.5L/100km, by going slower - 90 to 100kmh rather than sitting on 110. Hills aren't a problem (going south is the only time we don't really have to worry, north it is Mt Ousley, west is Kangaroo Valley). With the Auto, I have to remember to use 3rd rtaher than 4th, unless cruising on the freeway over 90kmh - locked in 3rd uses less fuel than unlocked in 4th.

DiscoKnight, do a search for towing and you will get some hints on what gear to use in the auto to maximise performance and fuel economy.
I love my Jayco, and the only thing I dislike about it is the venting in the doors and side. If you are in really dusty country it pays to tape some plastic around them to stop some of the dust getting in, over all I have not found it too bad though. They may have improved it on the newer models.
One othe thing to look out for in the Jaycos - and again they may have improved this is I had a stray rock take out the elbow connection coming out of the water tank to your hand pump-worth while making a shield for this - I lost all my water this way. Also make sure their is adequate rubber hose covering the electric wires where they come out of the axle and into the brakes - again I had stone damage to the wires leaving me with electric brakes to one side. Luckily it was easily fixed.
I am sure you will enjoy your Jayco as much as I do. I believe them to be great value over most other camper trailers, but am not too sure if I would take one across the Simpson, or along the Canning. Would love to here if some has though.