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Buying a 4WD

This article focuses on the major considerations when choosing a 4WD vehicle for the purpose of travelling and camping. We give some brief definations of the various terms used to categorise 4WDs,

bazza j

thinking of changing t/d auto se 2000 jacxaroo TO a new sorento t/d ex auto can anybody help with advice on how it pulls a caravan on the black tar ball weight 2800 does not seam to be a problem exp/reveiwers dont help with towing urgent help much apprepiaced cheers Barry

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Reply By: aka - Monday, Dec 15, 2008 at 21:03

Monday, Dec 15, 2008 at 21:03

K I.A ( keep in asia)

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Follow Up By: bazza j - Monday, Dec 15, 2008 at 21:20

Monday, Dec 15, 2008 at 21:20

thanks for the in depth advice hows the bombing and drinking water where you come from ! its said man under car with TOOl in hand not necessarily mechanic

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Reply By: Member - Duncan W (WA) - Monday, Dec 15, 2008 at 21:41

Monday, Dec 15, 2008 at 21:41

Bazza try lots of Sorento owners who will be able to answer your questions.

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Reply By: tazbaz - Monday, Dec 15, 2008 at 23:07

Monday, Dec 15, 2008 at 23:07

Bazza j
Try the Sorento forum:
http://forum.australia4wd.com/index.php?showforum=111

In this months Caravan World there is a review of the Sorento crdi. Conclusion is that its a great vehicle for towing to two tonnes. I have one and tow a 1.2 ton Jayco Eagle Outback. You forget you're towing ie effortless. A fantastic vehicle, and 12l/100k fuel consumption when towing at 100k. Also a proper 4WD and cheap.

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Follow Up By: Gronk - Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008 at 10:03

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008 at 10:03

As per the other Korean 4x4 that got good reviews for towing (Terracan )...the Sorento is the same...good power and torque...2800kg towing capacity....and cheap ( in price, not build )
Not as big as something like a Prado, but for some people it would suit them better ..

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Follow Up By: bazza j - Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008 at 13:58

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008 at 13:58

hi tazbaz thanks for reply kia have not offered much trade in price so still haggling mate on sorento forum big no no on distrubution hitch not reco for sorento ouest/ is what is your set up cheers Barry

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Reply By: tazbaz - Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008 at 14:25

Tuesday, Dec 16, 2008 at 14:25

Bazza j
The thread on the Sorento forum about not using weight distribution hitch (wdh) is curious. I use a wdh with my Sorento and the van tows perfectly with no sign of sway up to 120 kph.
When I first hitched up using the supplied Kia towbar tongue it was apparent that the tongue was too high in relation to the camper's A frame so that the camper was sloping backwards. In this case the wdh would not have worked and I had to buy a replacement (non Kia) tongue.
I would not get too worried about a low trade-in for a new Sorento - these are incredibly good value and solid vehicles with a proper towing chassis and excellent finish. A recent (magazine) review put the Sorento ahead of the Jeep Cherokee, Nissan Xtrail etc etc ie all other mid size real 4WD's on the market!

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