cruisers, tyres
Submitted: Sunday, Nov 06, 2005 at 00:03
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To pull an offroad van weighing about 2 tonne, mostly on bush roads, would the better vehicle be a t/d 100 series with the auto tranny, or the five speed manual?
Does anybody know if one is more durable than the other?
Secondly, if that was the tow vehicle what tyres would you get on the van? Currently 235/75 R15 overlanders are on the order, but would something else be a better option?
Looking forward to some of you characters' wisdom. Cheers.
Reply By: Trekkie - Sunday, Nov 06, 2005 at 01:06
Sunday, Nov 06, 2005 at 01:06
I have no doubts that others will prefer manual. I have a 100S T\D Auto. Nerver had a problem towing our
Kimberley Kamper ANYWHERE. Just take care with Overdrive and not overheating the transmission.
I have matching
wheels and rubber all round
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Follow Up By: Rob from Cairns Offroad Training & Tours - Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 13:16
Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 13:16
Turbo deisels and autos are a match made in heaven. The torque converter compensates for any turbo lag. Autos are superior in any towing situation and are also geared higher for reduced revs for hiway cruising. Cheers Rob
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Reply By: Member - Kimberly Kruiser (WA) - Sunday, Nov 06, 2005 at 02:41
Sunday, Nov 06, 2005 at 02:41
Battler
I don't think that the auto/manual makes a lot of difference, probably just personal preference.
It sounds like your having the van built or awaiting the order. Either way I would take the opportunity at this stage to have the rims and tyres match your whatever tow vehicle. Obviously a tandem van, so two spares on the van, one with the cruiser gives you three to change around should the need arise and reduces the hassle of carrying two for the vehicle and two for the van if heading offroad.
Throw in a good emergency plug kit, compressor, two blonde swedish lap dancers and you shouldn't have many problems with tyres unless your super unlucky.
You might suffer several severe blows about the head from the
cook, but then again you won't be that worried about being stuck out bush with several flat tyres and lap dancers to keep you entertained.
Can't comment on the overlanders, just make sure they are Light Truck rated and the load rating matches /exceeds your all up van weight.
Just my two bobs worth.
Happy travels.
Cheers
Wal.
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Reply By: Member - Duncs - Sunday, Nov 06, 2005 at 17:04
Sunday, Nov 06, 2005 at 17:04
Best thing I have done in a long while was match the
wheels and tyres on the camper to the car.
I have nisssan steel
wheels all round and in a couple of months I will have matching rubber on all eight. Saves a lot of worry and a lot of work.
As for the tow vehicle, without starting a fight, I'll just say that the Toyota will do the job with either gear box, so buy the one you would prefer to drive.
Duncs
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Reply By: stevesub - Sunday, Nov 06, 2005 at 17:45
Sunday, Nov 06, 2005 at 17:45
In my experience with autos and towing heavy loads - fit a BIG transmission cooler - worked
well after blowing 2 auto's, no problems aftter that. Don't really know if the Cruiser needs one but I would put one in anyway, cheap insurance.
Stevesub
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Reply By: Member - Phil G (SA) - Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 21:15
Monday, Nov 07, 2005 at 21:15
I'd be going auto. The Cruiser autos are better than the Cruiser clutches.
cheers
Phil
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