Hilux match to Thrillseeker

Can't offer any hands on experience, but discussions often emphasise getting the actual tare after fitting out, rather than the claims in the brochure. On paper the payload is in excess of 900kg which gives scope to be well under the atm.

The GCM IS 5850 kgs.
If you load to maximum GVM and ATM it will be overloaded.
Cheers
Duncan

I wouldn't tow any more than 2500kg with any of the twin cabs and many suv,s. I have a low mileage Paj with heaps of upgrades and ecu remap. I tow 2200kg. It performs well but you still notice it could do with more power in the hills. I can also comfortably sit on 100kph (gps speed) on the highways thus allowing me to keep up with most traffic and not causing traffic build ups (unlike many dolts towing their mcmansions. Before you buy ANY van...ask for a current weighbridge docket!!!! The caravan industry is full of bullshite when it comes to actual weights on their vans. Choose wisely and ask yourself..do I really need a van this big? Have you looked at second hand Jurgens vans?

Gringo,

You might find the attached useful. I wrote it for members of the club I belong to after reading many examples of wrong information published by people who should know better, including sales folk at shows and articles by various authors in 4WD and caravanning magazines.



Hope it helps

Hello all just got back on- many thanks for your replies I may have to keep looking for something more suitable I, m sure its out there
Cheers

Gringo,
I regularly tow a 1 tonne trailer in all sorts of conditions comfortably with a KUN26 hilux and it is comfortable.

I have towed a 2 tonne EWP and it was very different, I knew it was there and level of alertness required 110%, not a relaxing time at all and that was a lump of steel with a low cog and not at all affected by cross winds or bow waves.

3 plus tonnes behind a similar weight vehicle would be like you were sitting on the tip of a stock whip waiting for the right conditions for it to crack.