towing with a 90 series 3.4 petrol prado

Both cars should be able to pull the trailer easily , but expect around 18-22L
per 100km while towing on the petrol. If you are going to tow a lot
you might be better of getting the diesel.

Hi Robbg

We did a 25000km trip in 2003 with the wife & 3 kids towing a 1.2ton trailer over 8 months. The 2002 Prado did not miss a beat until I blew the diff on Pt Plummer beach about 4 hours from home. All was covered under Toyo warranty so no dramas.

I took the rig with trailer all over the Cape, Gulf, Kimberley region and Nth Western Australia over the worst roads I could find and I was really happy with the performance.

Before the trip I did have an ARB suspension upgrade, fitted BFG Muds and a few other mod cons.

One bit of advice - swap the Alloy bar for Steel if you can and keep an eye on the rear door as mine did sag and needed adjustment (the weight of the tyre). Also the steel straps holding the petrol tank bash plate both broke and I had to cable tie them until we got to Broome - Broome Toyo said that they brake all the time.

Overall it was a great trip made all that much better because of the Prado.

If you need more details please let me know.

Rob,

have had a 2nd hand 2000 built, 90 series 3.4l auto for a couple of years now. Over the last 12 months have done about 10k of towing a CT of about the weight you mention.

Prior to owning CT, Prado with roof pod, 2 adults, 4 kids & gear - about 11.5l/100 on a return trip to Melbourne on highway.

Towing CT, Prado with alloy bar, dual battery, roof pod, fridge, 2 adults & 4 kids - we did 5500k in three weeks thru Corner Country, Innamincka, Birdsville, Northern Flinders and overall consumption was approx 15.8l/100k.

As for overtaking ability - not much chance going up Victoria Pass, however if your a prepared to redline it, the Prado will respond & I have overtaken non-towing vehicles on uphill sections of F3 returning to Sydney.

It's a great vehicle although a little thirsty on short city hops.

Graeme