The length of the caravan is irrelevant in deciding what to tow it with - its the weight of the laden weight and ball that's important. The combined mass of the tug and the caravan is also important. For example, I have a 2013 BT 50 that has a towing capacity of 3.5 tonne but a combined vehicle mass of 6.0 tonne. As the tug 's weight is 2.2 tonne that leaves 3.8 tonne for the caravan and any other stuff I want to throw into it and the back of the ute including me and her. Payload drops very fast when all factors are considered. You really need to think about the weights involved before deciding anything - either select a tug and then buy a van to suit or vice versa but know what you're getting into before shelling out your cash.
I have only just within the last six weeks purchased a new Colorado, 6 speed auto crew cab (Twin). I had a canopy fitted for storage. I have no regrets at all. I have said recently, it is the best car I have eaver had.
I must say that the Isuzu Dmax had equal poll on the start line. I was just a little more comprtable in the Collie.
I researched and test drove all the twin cab utes. Colorado won on the day.
edit.....small problem but sorted.
-- Edited by Dougwe on Sunday 3rd of August 2014 12:37:16 PM
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TUG.......2014 Holden LT Colorado Twin Cab Ute with Canopy
DEN....... 2014 "Chief" Arrow CV (with some changes)
AK, I have been told the cost of servicing is prohibitive, especially the Amerock.
Was told that by a good friend that owned one and sold it after 2 years approx 60,000 km.
Peter
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We have a 2013 Jayco Starcraft 20-62-2 which has an ATM of 2500KGs, this is towed with a 2012 Ford Ranger XL 2.2L Diesel, Combined mass 6000KGs, can drag a max of 3350KGs.
I was very surprised when the combination returned 13.9Ls per 100KMs on a recent trip (on the trip computer). I guess the question is how long will that little 2.2 4 cylinder donk drag this beast around? We looked at the XLT but the budget said no.
This is a choice we made based on dislike for some car makers and budget. So far, touch wood we have made the perfect choice.
Safe travels.
-- Edited by Phil C on Thursday 7th of August 2014 10:34:53 AM
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We have a 09 VJD78 troopy love the V8 oiler it is the GLX modal 5 seater done 200,000ks with a water pump and a weapy frount gearbox seal the only problems we have had and both fixed under warranty, I chipped it and put a 3" ss system on it we are putting 175kw on the road at the rear wheels, I still get good fuel and we are going to upgrade to a twincab V8 ute maybe around xmas time.
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Funny....I went into look at the collie....got sent to see the imax from a friend...preferred the Ranger and went home in a Cruiser...
Of the utes I felt that the Ranger is a class above the rest.......My concern came from reports that twin-cabs are showing signs of sinking in the middle after towing weights.
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