ATM's and all that
Submitted: Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at 17:30
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Mizuko
Hi Folks
This is a follow up to our previous post re: a year in a Windsor rapid - thank you for all for the many suggestions which have been a great help.
So now to car shopping! Our caravan has an ATM of 1750kg and our current old model Kluger will only tow to 1500kg so we need to change. We had been thinking a Prado which will tow to 2500kg but are wondering if the new model Kluger, which will tow to 2000kg will do the job OK.
Clearly the Prado will have plenty of power but is 250kg of towing capacity spare with the new Kluger sufficient? We will be travelling for a year with a Windsor Rapid offroad model. We don't intend doing any real rough stuff but want to be able to do some gravel tracks and a bit of sand.
With thanks
Mizuko
Reply By: Wayne's 60 - Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at 20:33
Sunday, Feb 10, 2008 at 20:33
Hi Mizuko,
I've run a quick search on Kluger towing capacities and can't find anything to say that the any Kluger will pull any more than 1500 kg.
For what it's worth, I'd be contacting Toyota and asking them to advise their vehicle's towing capacities and asking what the "off road" capacity is, and get it in writing.
Personally, if I were in your position, I'd be heading for a bigger vehicle that will be more comfortable, more capable and will have a larger degree of towing capacity and a larger safety margin.
Cheers,
Wayne.
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