hilux towing campertrailer

John,
The hilux will tow a cavalier but it will be a slow trip, but that will give you time to soak in the view
regards
Vince

Johno

We have a Cavalier Camper off road model with 5 foot extra extension and all awning etc. From memory I think it only weighs about 1/2 a tonne by itself, nowhere near as heavy as the more expensive Kimberleys and so on which can weigh 1.5 tonnes or more.

My point, you will notice a difference towing but it will be minimal, you will easily be able to tow at 100 km/h on the flat, but overtaking may be a bit more tricky. That's when the above reply is true, don't stress, just wait till the next opportunity and don't push the overtaking. Enjoy the scenery.

By the way, I haven't proven our camper trailer in extreme offroad conditions yet, but for what we paid for it ($8500 brand new) it serves more than its basic function. Easy to erect (5 minutes or less if not windy) for quick stopovers, a bit more (1/2 hr) if pegging properly and putting up the annex, but extremely strong in gale forced winds. I trust you will find the same, takes a few goes to get efficient in erecting it though.

I went away with a mate in his 2.4 (I think it was) but on gas and still managed to sit on the speed limit towing the trailer. Should be no probs. I would just make sure the car is properly serviced and in good mechanical condition (especially engine cooling and clutch/trans) as you would undoubtedly do anyway

Hope this gives you the confidence you need to go ahead and really enjoy the trip

D-Jack

Johnno

We tow an Ultimate with a Landcruiser - no problems - but we also have a petrom 3.4l (3.something anyway) HiLux. It does it but it is not fast up hills etc. No worries about getting there - just relax and enjoy the scenery.

johno you shouldnt have a problem i have an old 1985 hilux 2.4 diesel twin cab and i tow a 7x4 off road cameron camper with the lot. 12ft room,full annexe, bike racks,80ltrwater,3jerry holders,gas bottle,kitchen,huge tool box,toilet,chain saw, battery,table & chairs,3.6 mtr tinnie & out board & on some occasions a suzuki dr 250 on the draw bar and enough gear for 2 adults & 3 kids & 1 german sheperd
fully loaded its about 1200 kgs & it has brakes it will sit on 100-110klms all day if theres no head wind or hills & if there is sit back & enjoy the view like everyone says

Yep - had much the same rig with a 4 door Mazda Bravo 2.6 4X4 and a HD camper.
As said above, you won't break any records, but you're probably too smart for that sillyness anyway. You can have a good time with that rig if you choose to !

Jonno,

All comments here are valid. We have a 2.8l D, have been towing a 1 tonne trailer. Okay on the flat, very slow through hills etc and of course over taking.

Whilst it may seem to ob logical, do NOT tow in 5th gear. You will be surprised that some do.

The previous owner of our vehicle did and we paid the price of a gear box rebuild.

Russ