still a little time away from our journey and having a real mind battle over the type of tug we need. We want to tow a van similar in size to a Jayco Stirling or same and need to consider the fuel economy as well as towing potential. I know so many people are doing the job very nicely with Toyota LandCruisers especially the V8s and larger diesels but we are worried about fuel costs as we will not be very cashed up.
We can't afford a new vehicle and would like some advice from anyone who has experienced the same problems and worked it out.
Kind regards
Len & Barb
ozjohn said
04:48 PM Jan 15, 2011
Jayco Stirling doesn't give any info except for a Jayco brand name. What size is it, and what it it's ATM (Maximum legal loaded weight)? The ATM will be stamped on the vans compliance plate. Once this figure is known then suggestion will flow forth about suitable tow vehicles. Rule of thumb is the heavier the van the more expensive the tug. Cheers, ozjohn.
PeterD said
01:43 PM Jan 17, 2011
Len & Barb
I suggest you go to either Stirling Pop-top and/or Stirling hard-top and give us an indication of which floor plan you would like. Specifying whether you would like an off road van or not would assist.
I see you are not exactly flush with funds (you said you cn only buy a second hand tug) so opting for the Starcraft model will save both weight and funds. This may allow you to get a new model twin cab ute. Many of us are finding that these are a better tug for vans in the ATM range of 23 - 2700 kg.
What size is it, and what it it's ATM (Maximum legal loaded weight)?
The ATM will be stamped on the vans compliance plate.
Once this figure is known then suggestion will flow forth about suitable tow vehicles.
Rule of thumb is the heavier the van the more expensive the tug.
Cheers, ozjohn.