Thread: To buy or not to buy - that is the question.

Hi Fridster,
there are no roo/nudge bars available for L494 unfortunately. (I would have one in a flash if there was). Roo bar is available for D5 , from ECB.
Regarding long range tank, I have not heard of one for L494. With the reduction in tank capacity from 105 litres to 86 litres (i think) when ad-blue was introduced with 2017 MY in Au, maybe you could retro fit a 105 litre tank? Other than that, maybe you could carry some extra on your caravan.
I towed a just-under 2t caravan for a while and it returned about 12l / 100km indicated (probably 13 actual) on my SDV6. by all accounts the v8 diesel gets about the same. These are a great tow car.

I don't think that the bigger tank would fit as the Adblu tank is in the way.
Regards
Barry

2016 was the last SVD 8 without add blue. IMO the best year if you want simpler solutions to filling up. I have 105 litres and get a real 8.4/100 which is as good or better than the SVD 6. If it were me I'd add a fuel tank to the van and an electric pump to fill from van to car simple solution and you don't have extra fuel when not towing. I reckon tank on van would be far less out lay as well.

I agree, two Jerry’s in the van will get you close to 400km extra, for minimal outlay.

But not as convenient as flicking a switch over to the extra tank.

Then again, if you have a 105lt tank and are using 10lt/100km towing your probably going to nearly get the same range as the D4 with the extra tank.

A couple of years ago I helped a friend set up for a Simpson Desert/Hay River track trip in his L494. We had a frame made up that was bolted to the tie down lugs in the boot and carried 3 diesel jerrys and 3 water jerrys safely. Also a 45 litre ARB fridge. Worked really well. Car (an SDV6) had no trouble on the trip and was easily the most frugal as compared to my 2.7 D4 and the 79 series ( a real gulper!)

Thanks guys for your input. Probably the answer I expected but needed to hear it from the experts. Now just need to convince myself that the spend is worth it.

Where I work we have two 2018 RRS, a D4 SDV6 and my D5 SD4. The RSS goes like a cut snake but the NVH levels are higher than the Discos, not to mention the lack of space on a long trip. An SD6 D5 might suit you better if you can forgive its looks.

Originally Posted by WhiteD3

An SD6 D5 might suit you better if you can forgive its looks.

Also, the SD6 engine is now the 700Nm / 225 KW version, as per the RRS.