Crossing the Simpson desert

That link didn't work johno
try this and click on tyre pressures.
www.direct4wd.com.au

I will agree.

Phil

Yep, I would agree !!

If you are asking if a Navarra will do the Simpson, then I'd suggest you have little 4wd understanding, so I'd strongly suggest you get a 4wd and do either driver training ( 4wd ) and /or practice on a beach before going anywhere near the Simpson desert..

It is 100% easier to drive on sand if you have a basic understanding of how to do it......pressures, momentum ( when to AND when not to ) and practice !!

When you hang a caravan on the back, most petrol vehicles fuel consumption increases by up to 50%.
There's not much you can do about it, correct tyre pressures and a steady speed of around 90-95kph, anything much over that will scare you as you watch the fuel gauge head rapidly toward empty.

Any half decent single/extra cab ute in diesel should fit the bill

In my opinion your tow vehicle should have a towing capacity at least 500kg more than the caravan's loaded weight.

Disco.

disco driver
I like the insurance factor of 500kg less than the vehicle tow rating.
I sometimes listen to the ABC on Thursday night when Motor mouth Hagan is giving his spiel. It's always good for a laugh.

When asked by a phone in person, "What ute would be ok to tow a 3 ton van:? he said all of them will, and he also said (his words)

This is an Absolute Classic.
The Hagan reply,

" The manufacturers tow ratings are quite conservative so you should have no trouble".

People listen to this type of comment and buy accordingly.
No wonder there is unexpected out of control situations encountered by some towing motorists when advised by such people.

LR mention that if used off road the tow rating is halved to allow for the difference between road cruising and off road situations.

It seems a lot of people don't see anything wrong with the ability of the tail to wag the dog.

Cheers
Ross M