nissan tow vehicle
Submitted: Sunday, Jun 03, 2007 at 15:05
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barney rubble
Gday all often read posts regarding which tow vehicle is best for what
whilsts ive no interest in starting the great nissan/toyota debate heres my two bobs worth
we just returned from
perth trip in the patrol 4.2 intercooled turbo and towing a 17 foot pop top all reasonably loaded and
well i reckon its awesome tow vehicle
cruised at 100km @2500 rpm with plenty to spare for overtaking if req
whilst fuel consumption wasnt measured exactly gained around 450km from main tank which some might say is poor but its all about whats important to you i guess
Cheers
Reply By: Dave Thomson - Sunday, Jun 03, 2007 at 15:35
Sunday, Jun 03, 2007 at 15:35
2500 rpm ? my 3 Lt used to sit on 2200 at that speed pulling a 1.5 tonne van and return 7 K's to the Lt would have thought a 4.2 would have been quieter,
regards,
Dave
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Follow Up By: Gob & Denny - Sunday, Jun 03, 2007 at 16:38
Sunday, Jun 03, 2007 at 16:38
no electronics on the 4.2 none to gain economy
none to go wrong
steve
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Follow Up By: Kumunara (NT) - Monday, Jun 04, 2007 at 13:24
Monday, Jun 04, 2007 at 13:24
Dave
You can buy a lot of diesel for a 4.2 ltr for the amount of money replacing a 3 ltr or the fuel pump on a 3 ltr.
I would rather spend a few dollars more at the pump and save thousands in the workshop.
Tjilpi
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Follow Up By: Member - Roachie (SA) - Monday, Jun 04, 2007 at 13:37
Monday, Jun 04, 2007 at 13:37
I can only assume that Barney was driving in 4th gear the whole time.....that would explain the high revs and not-too-flash fuel economy.
It is okay to tow in 5th gear if the load is not too heavy and you aren't tackling hills etc.
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Reply By: Crackles - Sunday, Jun 03, 2007 at 16:09
Sunday, Jun 03, 2007 at 16:09
If it's doing the job Barney that's all you can ask. The 4.2L Nissan is certainly good value for money as a towing bus but as for what is best
well just try an F250. For the same fuel consumption you could tow your van at 120 kph & barely notice it's on behind :-)
Cheers Craig............
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Follow Up By: barney rubble - Sunday, Jun 03, 2007 at 19:49
Sunday, Jun 03, 2007 at 19:49
yep got me there crackles not towed with but driven an f250 and i reckon it would tow the house at 120 km and not know its there
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Reply By: David N. - Sunday, Jun 03, 2007 at 18:56
Sunday, Jun 03, 2007 at 18:56
450klm from main...Hmmm
How's over 600 klms from main tank towing a 23 footer!
I get that all the time from my turbo'd GQ.
I have squeezed 900 kays from both tanks, nearly all towing (total 140 litres)
Cheers
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Follow Up By: Member - Duncs - Monday, Jun 04, 2007 at 15:53
Monday, Jun 04, 2007 at 15:53
That seems about right for the GQ. But you have to remember Dave that the GQ is about 0.5 a tonne lighter than the GU to start with.
Duncs
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