Well I finally bought our new tow vehicle, 2004, Land Cruiser 100 series GXL. It's 4.2TD and an automatic. In the the Patrol I towed in 4th gear, never went into top and at around 80 to 90ks. In the automatic I have the choice, 2nd, 3rd, D4th. Do I leave it in drive or select a lower gear and leave it in that?
Cheers
Alby
Rip and Rosie said
01:36 AM Nov 16, 2012
We have always had an auto and let the car do the work.
Auto is great for towing.
EilsnAlby said
02:16 AM Nov 16, 2012
Cheers Rip ... that makes it nice and easy then . Put it in drive and go
Nomad246 said
03:01 AM Nov 16, 2012
EilsnAlby wrote:
Cheers Rip ... that makes it nice and easy then . Put it in drive and go
Hi guys,
this has been a question on my mind having ordered a new vehicle with intention of towing a big van. My previous experience was towing very heavy trailers with a Patrol 4.2L. Always travelled at any speed I liked (legally) and always in 5th.
Noting all the posts about transmission damage, and peoples opinion, it was top of my concern with the new vehicle.
It's been put to me that that the higher the tow vehicles power counteracts the transmissions effort. It overcomes the stress by limiting the auto's hunting for gears and the manuals labouring.
Noting that the current Patrol's engine delivers under 120Kw and lower torque than the Cruiser model you have purchased, I'd have a go in D and monitor engine revs and labouring.
Cheers
ozi2 said
03:39 PM Nov 16, 2012
EilsnAlby wrote:
Well I finally bought our new tow vehicle, 2004, Land Cruiser 100 series GXL. It's 4.2TD and an automatic. In the the Patrol I towed in 4th gear, never went into top and at around 80 to 90ks. In the automatic I have the choice, 2nd, 3rd, D4th. Do I leave it in drive or select a lower gear and leave it in that?
Cheers
Alby
G'day Alby, congratulations on your new tow vehicle. This question has been discussed numerous times and if you use the search function at top of page and enter your query there are some interesting comments on the pro's and con's of towing with automatics. The most important thing is to avoid blowing up a very expensive auto transmission.
The best advice is to seek a professional opinion from the manufacturer to ensure peace of mind and to be fully informed.
EilsnAlby said
05:26 PM Nov 16, 2012
G'Day Nomad ... leave it drive and let the gearbox do the work seems to be the general consensus. I spoke to Dave the guy I bought it from, he towed a big car trailer with cars on and that's how he towed. Another question came to mind ... do I use cruise control?
Cheers
Alby
Rip and Rosie said
06:07 PM Nov 16, 2012
Cruise control is not the same as overdrive. Overdrive should not be used.
Cruise control is great, on long drives, on flat(ish) roads when its safe to use it.
I use it often, and love it.
Nomad246 said
09:56 PM Nov 16, 2012
EilsnAlby wrote:
G'Day Nomad ... leave it drive and let the gearbox do the work seems to be the general consensus. I spoke to Dave the guy I bought it from, he towed a big car trailer with cars on and that's how he towed. Another question came to mind ... do I use cruise control?
Cheers
Alby
G'day Alby,
I'd use cruise on the flat and straight only until I get used to the vehicle then only on undulating not hilly and only if the trans doesn't hunt.
All in all you've got yourself a very capable tow vehicle
Cheers
EilsnAlby said
06:29 PM Nov 17, 2012
Cheers Rip ... I'll leave it in drive till I get really sure of it
Alby
EilsnAlby said
06:31 PM Nov 17, 2012
Cheers Nomad ... you just confirmed what Rip adviced ... I'll leave it in drive till I get used to it
Well I finally bought our new tow vehicle, 2004, Land Cruiser 100 series GXL. It's 4.2TD and an automatic. In the the Patrol I towed in 4th gear, never went into top and at around 80 to 90ks. In the automatic I have the choice, 2nd, 3rd, D4th. Do I leave it in drive or select a lower gear and leave it in that?
Cheers
Alby
Auto is great for towing.
Cheers Rip ... that makes it nice and easy then
. Put it in drive and go
Hi guys,
this has been a question on my mind having ordered a new vehicle with intention of towing a big van. My previous experience was towing very heavy trailers with a Patrol 4.2L. Always travelled at any speed I liked (legally) and always in 5th.
Noting all the posts about transmission damage, and peoples opinion, it was top of my concern with the new vehicle.
It's been put to me that that the higher the tow vehicles power counteracts the transmissions effort. It overcomes the stress by limiting the auto's hunting for gears and the manuals labouring.
Noting that the current Patrol's engine delivers under 120Kw and lower torque than the Cruiser model you have purchased, I'd have a go in D and monitor engine revs and labouring.
Cheers
G'day Alby, congratulations on your new tow vehicle. This question has been discussed numerous times and if you use the search function at top of page and enter your query there are some interesting comments on the pro's and con's of towing with automatics. The most important thing is to avoid blowing up a very expensive auto transmission.
The best advice is to seek a professional opinion from the manufacturer to ensure peace of mind and to be fully informed.
G'Day Nomad ... leave it drive and let the gearbox do the work seems to be the general consensus. I spoke to Dave the guy I bought it from, he towed a big car trailer with cars on and that's how he towed. Another question came to mind ... do I use cruise control?
Cheers
Alby
Cruise control is great, on long drives, on flat(ish) roads when its safe to use it.
I use it often, and love it.
G'day Alby,
I'd use cruise on the flat and straight only until I get used to the vehicle then only on undulating not hilly and only if the trans doesn't hunt.
All in all you've got yourself a very capable tow vehicle
Cheers
Cheers Rip ... I'll leave it in drive till I get really sure of it
Alby
Cheers Nomad ... you just confirmed what Rip adviced ... I'll leave it in drive till I get used to it
Alby