Tow vehicle

Submitted: Monday, May 21, 2007 at 21:46
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Gidday all,
Request from the brians trust please in regard to a suitable tow vehicle for a 17'Jayco pop top. looking at Prado 3.0 TD and similar, but..... just dunno. Help pls!!
Shane + Tracey
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Reply By: Wayne-o - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 01:12

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 01:12
that will definately require a nissan 4.2 iTD....anything else and, well, it won't be a NISSAN....haha.
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Wayne-o
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Reply By: Member Boroma 604 - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 07:45

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 07:45
Gooday,
Do yourself a favour go for a test drive in a Jeep Commander 3.00L CRD.
They are not as large as Prado & are a great vehicle, ignore the comments that they are designed on a Bummer, it is the other way round.
Cheers,
Boroma604.
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Reply By: Member - Leigh (Vic) - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 08:15

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 08:15
Prado TD auto would be well within it's capability. Friend has same set up and just returned from around Aust trip with strong reports. Cheers
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Reply By: madfisher - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 08:55

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 08:55
As some of you know I work for a major hire Co , and we love Landys and Jeeps would probaly go broke with out all the business we get fom their owners. Does that tell you anything?
Cheers Pete
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Reply By: DIO - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 09:13

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 09:13
Have a good look at the Hyundai Terracan CRDI (turbo diesel), 6 seater, 2.5 t towing, up to 250 kg tow ball weight, great value for money, 5 yr factory warranty, economical, comfortable, reliable. What more could you ask for. Check out this Link
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Reply By: Member - Doug T (W.A) - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 09:39

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 09:39
If I had the dollars this would be my choice with V8 Turbo Diesel


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Follow Up By: disco driver - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 10:42

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 10:42
Jeez Doug,

When did you find the time to restore that old 60 series to that standard, like the grille, makes it look almost modern. Best restoration I've seen in years.

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Follow Up By: Member - bushfix - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 11:37

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 11:37
it's not a 60 mate, i can't spot any Fe02. :)
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Reply By: slowie - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 17:57

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 17:57
So, I'm sensing a little bias creeping in here guys. Although I must agree about the retro cruiser, paint looks almost new....................
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Follow Up By: Trevor R (QLD) - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 19:17

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 19:17
I would have thought more info is required to get quality answer on this.

EG a Territory would tow that van fine but may not suit if you go offroad......similarly I see no sense in getting a thirsty 4.8 Patrol if you don't intend on going offroad and using it to it's strengths.

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Reply By: Motherhen - Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 23:06

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 at 23:06
The 'Nissan-knockers' here will have a field day - but a 3 litre td Patrol is a top tow vehicle for a light weight van. Ours comfortably pulled our heavy Bushtracker, but as an auto, was way over it's legal load. Recommended for a lighter van such as yours, and cheaper than Cruisers, which would also do the job well.
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