Towing Time
Submitted: Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012 at 12:12
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quadfan
I currently tow a 19 foot caravan with my Ford Wagon. It struggles and requires quite a bit of driver energy which reduces the number of hours I can drive. It will soon be replaced by a Nissan patrol whose towing limit is over 1000kg more than the weight of the van and being turbo diesel will not struggle. For those who have four wheel drive and van over 1.8 tonne could you advise me of the number of hours driving per day you are comfortable with.
Reply By: Member - Tony H (touring oz) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012 at 13:22
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012 at 13:22
Quadfan,
Every one is different re driving stamina,,,, there are so many variants that can come into play, weather, road conditions & your general health & fitness.
Sure having a more powerful tug is going to make the job of getting from A to B easier.... but asking about 'the number of hours driving per day you are comfortable with'. I think you are the only one who can answer that.... drive to survive & rest or knock off for the day at the first
sign of fatigue!
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Follow Up By: PJR (NSW) - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012 at 14:11
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012 at 14:11
Totally agree. There are so many things to consider ranging from your health, the car and heaps more right through to the weather and environment.
PJ
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Reply By: Member -Dodger - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012 at 17:12
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012 at 17:12
I have a Patrol and tow a 2 ton van.
I find that we drive 2 hrs have morning tea then another 2 hrs luncheon then 2 more hrs and find a
camp spot when we are destination bound.
We have on one occasion travelled only 3 klms seen a great spot and camped again.
My driving time is subject to traffic conditions as
well.
If the traffic is heavy driving times are reduced accordingly.
When we have no planned destination then it's stop time when a place takes our fancy.
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Reply By: Ross M - Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012 at 22:35
Wednesday, Mar 28, 2012 at 22:35
If you believe a 3 ton rated pathfinder is actually comfortable towing 3 ton I think you will be disapointed. It may move it along a highway ok but for general use just reduce the thinking to 2 ton.
Pathfinders are a monocoque construction nowdays and they haven't the chasiss/frame the older had. Nissans have a bit of a history of losing their towbars and towed vehicle. I have seen a trailer complete with towbar attached further down the road from a Tinny Nissan which shortly before had been the tow vehicle.
Some of the earlier Navara's broke rear chassis and towbar fell off these too.
Just be aware.
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Reply By: Rosco5 - Friday, Mar 30, 2012 at 10:17
Friday, Mar 30, 2012 at 10:17
Lot of good responses here.
My view, hey its not a race. Take your time.
You'll know yourself, if you want to stop, do it and stop, if you want to keep going, do so. Only you can tell.
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