Towing van with diesel 100 series
Submitted: Saturday, Sep 17, 2005 at 21:03
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ChrisO
I currently own a 60 series factory turbo diesel that I uses to tow my caravan (about 2000kg loaded). I am considering trading up to something with a bit more comfort. I am looking at a 100 series standard diesel and wondering if it will tow my caravan ok ? Anyone else use a standard diesel for towing and could offer some feedback or advice ? I also considered a 2nd hand TD100 but don't like the IFS.
Reply By: ACDC - Saturday, Sep 17, 2005 at 21:07
Saturday, Sep 17, 2005 at 21:07
The standard 100 series will tow it no problems but it won't be a rocket ship.
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Reply By: Member - Davoe (Widgiemooltha) - Saturday, Sep 17, 2005 at 21:18
Saturday, Sep 17, 2005 at 21:18
I reckon a 100 would be a step back from a 12ht equiped 60
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Follow Up By: ChrisO - Saturday, Sep 17, 2005 at 21:23
Saturday, Sep 17, 2005 at 21:23
Do you think the 12ht would have more towing power than the 100 series diesel ?
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Follow Up By: Member - Davoe (Widgiemooltha) - Saturday, Sep 17, 2005 at 21:28
Saturday, Sep 17, 2005 at 21:28
You only need look at the power output of both engines to answer that I dont remember them but i think there is at least 20kw difference in power.
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Follow Up By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Saturday, Sep 17, 2005 at 21:47
Saturday, Sep 17, 2005 at 21:47
12ht only had 4Kw more power, but had a fair bit more torque (315Nm). An the 60series was about 300kg lighter.
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Reply By: annez - Sunday, Sep 18, 2005 at 09:33
Sunday, Sep 18, 2005 at 09:33
Have you considered that the 60/61 series has a maximum towball weight of 115kg, thus anything heavier will void your insurance?
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Reply By: Utemad - Sunday, Sep 18, 2005 at 15:31
Sunday, Sep 18, 2005 at 15:31
Someone in our club tows their twin axle offroad van (no idea on weight) with an 80 series 1HZ. It is slow but he always gets there.
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Reply By: Member - Pezza (QLD) - Sunday, Sep 18, 2005 at 15:53
Sunday, Sep 18, 2005 at 15:53
Hey ChrisO,
What about a late model 80 series turbo diesel? Probably the best diesel turbo for towing still within most peoples affordable range, and to top it of, I think a lot of people that spend time off road would rather put their trust in an 80 than a 100.
Avagoodn
Pezza
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Follow Up By: ChrisO - Sunday, Sep 18, 2005 at 18:38
Sunday, Sep 18, 2005 at 18:38
Hi Pezza,
I have considered a turbo 80 series, but to find a good one is another thing. I have been looking for months for a late model 1995 - 1997 but they just don't seem to come up. If anyone knows of a good one I would love to hear from them. That is why I am considering the 100 series.
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Reply By: Member - Trevor R (QLD) - Sunday, Sep 18, 2005 at 22:34
Sunday, Sep 18, 2005 at 22:34
ChrisO,
Before my GU I had a 100 series n/a diesel, it pulled the van ok but as said by someone else it was no rocket ship. 20lt/100km the norm when towing. Biggest problem I had was with the gearbox (rebuilt twice in 18 months), maybe
mine was a dud or I was asking too much from it I don't know. The GU does the job now but if Toyota had a stronger box they would still have my business, only I would have the turbo 100 to do the job instead of my old n/a 100.
Just my 2 cents worth.
Trevor.
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Follow Up By: ChrisO - Monday, Sep 19, 2005 at 06:56
Monday, Sep 19, 2005 at 06:56
Thanks Trevor,
What does your van weigh & how is the economy in the GU when towing ?
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Follow Up By: Member - Trevor R (QLD) - Monday, Sep 19, 2005 at 10:38
Monday, Sep 19, 2005 at 10:38
ChrisO,
Van weighs 2 tonne but regularly loaded to 2 1/2, 3 tonne.
Fuel doesn't seem to vary much if van is 2 or 3 tonne is always 20lt/100km but I can get to where I;m going much quicker than when I had the 100 series. Just have to be careful on really hot Nth QLD days not to overheat the GU.
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Reply By: RobEG - Monday, Sep 19, 2005 at 21:38
Monday, Sep 19, 2005 at 21:38
All a bit of a trade off Chris. I have a 100TD Auto and it tows my 2500kg boat & trailer from Brisvegus to NT and back including
Cape Crawford Roper Bar no probs. TD HUGE advantage if considering overtaking. I am aware of the IFS frailties and drive accordingly in the rough but it is a gem for an old F like me and fuel economy blows yr socks off. 15l/100 with the boat which also has a very high cabin and tfore large wind resistance. Unladen went to Hervey bay and back 700k 63 litres. Mate tows a 3000kg Bushtracker with same rig and gets under 20l/100 with that
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