prado auto towing?

Submitted: Monday, Sep 10, 2007 at 18:09

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diesel82

Gday Guys

Just wondering if anybody has used the new 2007 diesel auto for towing a camper trailer. Ive always had manuals but am looking at the diesel auto.

Any feedback would be greatly appreciated

Have a good one

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Reply By: DIO - Monday, Sep 10, 2007 at 19:22

Monday, Sep 10, 2007 at 19:22

In all honesty I can't give you an opinion on the Prado. I can however recommend auto for everyday driving and in particular towing. Most manufacturers will encourage autos as the best choice when towing. Provided the vehicle is fitted with a transmission fluid cooler (many autos are but it pays to check) and you understand about avoiding leaving the selector in overdrive and enabling P power selector you shoudn't experience any problems. Also have a look at this Link for some additional useful info re Prados. Good luck with your chooice.

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Follow Up By: Lochmonster - Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007 at 08:14

Tuesday, Sep 11, 2007 at 08:14

G'day DIO,

Could you please shed some more light on your comment 'avoiding leaving the selector in overdrive and enabling P power selector'?

Thanks

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Reply By: Member - Tom V (WA) - Monday, Sep 10, 2007 at 19:38

Monday, Sep 10, 2007 at 19:38

Hi Diesel82
i have a 2007 D4D,auto, have towed a camper trailer on a couple of occasions, handles great. auto seems to handle the situation.
towing was on the black top only though, not offroad.

have been offroad many times without the C/T, just let the auto do the work & it seems to work it out OK.

great vehicle, u won;t be disappointed.
cheers Tom

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