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Hi there, I'm new to the group, thanks for having me. I have just acquired a 22 seat 1997 Toyota 50 Deluxe Coaster - anyone know its towing capacity, please, as it has no owner's manual? It is a manual diesel 6 cylinders Cheers, Leanne.

Hi All Well I just took delivery of a Suzuki SX 4 to tow behind the RV. The gear to hook it up is quite expensive and if I get a stone guard it will add another $550 on top of the cost. This is not the real issue however as I have read that sand can do a lot of damage to the paint work. The stone guard will do nothing t...

I know everybody has opinions but who tows what and why??? I don't always need the car on the back mainly when away for a week or more. I play music and carry my equipment above the cab under the bed and in the storage bins however at some of the Cancer fundraisers I play at I am there for a week and having my c...

Hi All, My Wife and I are planning on towing a 750kg box trailer across Australia from Perth to Rockhampton one way. We Have a 2005 BF Falcon Sedan and I would like to know peoples thoughts on the following:Will a transmission oil cooler be necessary for this trip? Would you recommended installing...

Firstly, a confession, I'm not a Grey Nomad (only 38yo and still working fulltime) but do hope to be one in the future and am in need of a friendly Grey Nomad. We took some advice to get our caravan and then get a car to suit which we've done, but I need to move the caravan from Somers to my front lawn in Nunawa...

GDay Forum Members Looking to get some advice for our first family camper trailer. We are a couple with a 4 year old son and are looking at getting a camper but am only just starting to understand all the different things I need to consider. Weve got a 2018 Ford Escape with a towing capacity of 1500kg so thi...

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Towing Coaster Towing capacity of 1997 Toyota 50 Deluxe Coaster - anyone know? (Preview)	Techies' Corner	5	3336	06:10 AM Oct 3, 2013 by Baz421
Hi there, I'm new to the group, thanks for having me. I have just acquired a 22 seat 1997 Toyota 50 Deluxe Coaster - anyone know its towing capacity, please, as it has no owner's manual? It is a manual diesel 6 cylinders Cheers, Leanne.
towing Stone protection for flat towed car (Preview)	Techies' Corner	4	6646	08:25 PM Jun 29, 2014 by mickm
Hi All Well I just took delivery of a Suzuki SX 4 to tow behind the RV. The gear to hook it up is quite expensive and if I get a stone guard it will add another $550 on top of the cost. This is not the real issue however as I have read that sand can do a lot of damage to the paint work. The stone guard will do nothing t...
trailer dolly gypsy car towing towed Dolly Trailer or Car Trailer which way to go - signed confused (Preview)	The Grey Nomads - General Forum	7	2970	10:04 AM Nov 28, 2014 by lewarren
I know everybody has opinions but who tows what and why??? I don't always need the car on the back mainly when away for a week or more. I play music and carry my equipment above the cab under the bed and in the storage bins however at some of the Cancer fundraisers I play at I am there for a week and having my c...
2005 BF Falcon Sedan Towing Requirements 2005 BF Falcon Sedan Towing Requirements (Preview)	The Grey Nomads - General Forum	11	3199	10:14 PM Mar 14, 2017 by Aus-Kiwi
Hi All, My Wife and I are planning on towing a 750kg box trailer across Australia from Perth to Rockhampton one way. We Have a 2005 BF Falcon Sedan and I would like to know peoples thoughts on the following:Will a transmission oil cooler be necessary for this trip? Would you recommended installing...
Towing Victoria Melbourne Needing some help and education in Towing (Preview)	The Grey Nomads - General Forum	26	4798	09:57 AM May 11, 2017 by SouthernComfort
Firstly, a confession, I'm not a Grey Nomad (only 38yo and still working fulltime) but do hope to be one in the future and am in need of a friendly Grey Nomad. We took some advice to get our caravan and then get a car to suit which we've done, but I need to move the caravan from Somers to my front lawn in Nunawa...
Jayco Camper Lark Swift Towing Help First Escape Newbie First Camper Help - Limited Towing Capacity (1500kg) (Preview)	The Grey Nomads - General Forum	9	591	05:18 PM Oct 11, 2019 by Morts81
GDay Forum Members Looking to get some advice for our first family camper trailer. We are a couple with a 4 year old son and are looking at getting a camper but am only just starting to understand all the different things I need to consider. Weve got a 2018 Ford Escape with a towing capacity of 1500kg so thi...