Towing vehicle

Hi peter,
this guide is a little out of date but is a great guide.
http://www.romacaravans.com.au/pdf/Towing%20Mass%20Guide.pdf

Rgds
Nev

Peter wait......Both Ford and Holden promise 22 new vehicles in the next 20 months....the press call it a model explosion and I'm sure the others will follow.

Ford are saying a turbo diesel V6 for the Territory and Ford a bringing out a bigger Ranger with a 3.2 TD.
.http://www.themotorreport.com.au/34234/2010-t6-ford-ranger-dual-cab-spied

So with all these coming onto the market soon Nissan will not sit idly by nor will Toyota !

Hi Peter,
Either the 4.2 or the 4.5 litre vehicles make excellent tow vehicles.

You have not stated whether you wish to buy new or second hand. Important info when giving advice. With regard to the 3 litre I cannot speak from personal experience but only from a point of view of those posting on the various forums that the 3 litre has some major issues with that particular 3 litre turbo motor.

Apparently they were not an issue in the Navaras but then the Navara is a lighter vehicle.

I am a Landcruiser man myself but the Nissans in the 4.8 V8 petrol, 4.5 petrol and the 4.2 diesel are the pick for longevity.

Perhaps Robin Miller can help you out here as he has 2 petrol Patrols and is very pleased with them. One I know is a V8 and the other may be a 6, or is it one is manual and the other is auto. Either way kee[ your eye on his posts as he is talking from personal experience.

All the best, Bruce.

hi peteraw
dont know where you live but there is a 04/ 4.2 st dsl nissan patrol ute done only 69000km's steel tray w/drop sides well maintained vgd cond owner driver $37750.00 in yesterdays west australian motoring section 0419382609
i know nothing about it and have no connections
cheers

You seemed to have left out the obvious Patrol in your list Peter , the 4800 which is a better tow vehicle with not only much more torque over a wider band but with bigger brakes and towing capacity as well and less than 4.2 diesel + fuel cost difference.

Hi Peter,

You don't say much about what you are going to be doing (off-road, trip around AUS, weekends away...) or your budget so hard to narrow down too much. But what about the Prado and Pajero, both fine for a 2.2T GTM? Personally I prefer the wagons to dual cabs, they are very practical but they don't ride like the wagons, even after modifying the suspension.

Cheers

Captain

Peter, I have recently purchased a new 3.0l CRD Patrol with the understanding that the engine problems are in previous models. I hope I am proven correct. I have just fitted a 3" exhaust and Steinbauer module and now have a vehicle that is brilliant. We tow a van with GTM of just over 2.7t. I think if I had a lighter van I would definately look at the Pajero. Everyone's opinion will differ. I just hope mine led to the right decision.