Nissan Patrol 3.0 ltr turbo diesel

G'day Curlynan,

the 3 ltr has a 3 tonne towing capacity so the answer is yes. Whether it'll tow it comfortably is another matter all together. I have the 3 lt GU wagon. If I was doing what you intend doing, I'd go a turbo 4.2 for sure.

Another good site for info is the Nissan Patrol forum.

Here is the LINK.

Cheers Mick

Curlynan

You do not say if it is manual or auto.

Auto is limited to 2500 kgs.
Manual is rated at 3000 kg.

Malcolm

Curlynan
The 3ltr in auto as said would only just be up to it. Go for the 4.2ltr.

Without getting too involved, the 3 ltr also has a history, especially re towing. See my blog.
Cheers Colin.

On paper, they both have almost the same power and torque, the 4.2 have a much better reputation however, and are old school, have fun trying to find a good thuogh, those who have them aren't real inclind to part with them now they are obsolete.
Shane

It may tow it for a little while........

What is the weight of your caravan fully loaded? What is the gross mass - car loaded for trip plus caravan, plus yourselves? Check these against the species for each vehicle.

Motherhen

DONT DO AS MANY DO (let the tail wag the dog)

As an interstate truck driver I see far far too many big vans with all the toys onboard being towed by little 4wd .
They cant maintain an even speed on the highway some as low as 50kmhs and when I come up on them and have to pull up in a big hurry beacause they are sooooo slow my wife hates washing my undies....

(yes my truck is speed limited and yes it is conected and I havent had a speeding ticket in many a year doing over 50,000 kms per year)

Its not really a laughing matter as it can be down right dangerous many a time.
The sway they can get up when we finally get the chance to pass(i have had my rig in the gravel on the righthand side to avoid killing them when passing a swaying van) because the tow car is too small both in size and weight for the job.

Big in weight is better when using a tow vehicle with 20ft and above vans

Hi Curlynan

We tow our van ok, with the Nissan, we sit on the 100k mark when
on the highway, we dont flog it, I allways watch the revs,
I would say with a 25ft van fully loaded you would be at maximum
effort, with no power to spare.

Cheers
Daza

would tow it fine.....but i wouldnt buy one....we;re getting rid of ours eventually....but hte fuel economy in them with towing is fab..!!

Hi Curlyman As you may or maynot know the 3llr does have a history.Ours is a 2003 manual towing a 22ft van and it does it easy
(130,000ks)I do have a d/chip fitted and that made a big difference.Depending on conditions we get between 14-18ltrs
per 100ks at up to 105p/h.the end result is we are very happy
with the performance with the truck,with not many problems.
The main problem is MR.NISSAN who have very little idea of how to diagnose any faults.
Cheers Barry

why wast your money on a time bomb, go the 4.2. they do over heat towing in summer up hills though.a 3" exaust will help this! good luck