Thread: Tow test - 2016 D4 SDV6 vs LC200 Sahara

My real economy improved when going from 255/55R19s (30") to 285/60R18s (31.5") both off-road tyres. The 285/35R22s weren't on there long enough to gather data...

Originally Posted by justinc

my gearing is already teetering on too high when towing... 1350rpm at 110...😲

Dropping to 7th increases fuel consumption by a fair margin so the higher gearing can be detrimental. However if towing isn't a major component of usage then the tyre options and extra sidewall of 275/55R20 can be a real advantage, although reduced inner guard clearance would likely exclude the use of snow chains. 265/60R18 would be great!

Originally Posted by GregMilner

Just did a 800km day from Broome to Newman via the Boreline road through Shay Gap and Marble Bar. Cuts nearly 300km off the trip. And we had the whole drive pretty much to ourselves, with brilliant scenery. Why more people ignore this route and stick to the coastal blacktop is a mystery to me. The Boreline and Marble Bar roads are well maintained 100kmh dirt. Bit wet yesterday though. Calling all mobile detailers, I’ve got a full day job for you.

We had intended to return home via that route from Karijini in July but availability of camp sites has meant that we have had to re-jig our preferred itinerary and so won't be able to.
Being locked in to travelling in school holidays sometimes has its downsides.

Originally Posted by Narangga

Being locked in to travelling in school holidays sometimes has its downsides.

Yep... I'm married to a teacher (and have kids) so I can relate to that. Limits your choices when you've got two weeks to get there and back Starting to consider either heading out or back or both separately, with the missus joining and/or leaving me via the nearest airport. Not cheap, and not as "family", but might be a way to get a bit further out. Had looked at trucking the rig out and flying out to join it but it has to go empty so how did you get your gear there?

My daughter, also a school teacher albeit a part-timer, flies from Sydney with the kids to catch-up with her husband who gets a head start, this time joining him at Mt Isa. They're currently on the Gibb River Rd.

Originally Posted by Narangga

We had intended to return home via that route from Karijini in July but availability of camp sites has meant that we have had to re-jig our preferred itinerary and so won't be able to.
Being locked in to travelling in school holidays sometimes has its downsides.

Returning via Mount Augustus to either Meeka or Murchison - Geraldton a cracker also

Originally Posted by PerthDisco

Returning via Mount Augustus to either Meeka or Murchison - Geraldton a cracker also

No doubt a good tip but it's not really on the 'return' to Darwin...

Originally Posted by DiscoClax

Yep... I'm married to a teacher (and have kids) so I can relate to that. Limits your choices when you've got two weeks to get there and back Starting to consider either heading out or back or both separately, with the missus joining and/or leaving me via the nearest airport. Not cheap, and not as "family", but might be a way to get a bit further out. Had looked at trucking the rig out and flying out to join it but it has to go empty so how did you get your gear there?

We have three weeks school holiday in July in the territory but it's just under 2400km from home to Port Hedland.