Because of the soft rear of the vehicle, I would be interested to know "how many are towing with a WDH which is not authorised by Izuzu".
It is not the 'Rear End" that is soft, Isuzu towbars are not authorised for a WDH. I specc'd my MY15 D-Max with a HR towbar which IS authorised of course, Isuzu fitted it. No problem.
The silly thing is, when I picked my ute up there was another alongside that had a genuine Isuzu bar and it was much heavier looking in construction.
Cheers Neil
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.. and I'm of the same opinion as Neil .. as my 2013 Dmax was also fitted with a HR towbar before purchase;
I then had WDH fitted to the Van before I picked it up a month later too ..
One point of contention that I looked into for my own interest was ESC .. Did I really need to fit ESC to the Van as well ? The Dmax has an effective ESC built-in that functions well.
How would the ESC on the Van react in conjunction with the ESC on the Dmax ? .. Is one ESC reactive to the responses of the other and which one reacts FIRST ?
My feedback from numerous sources was that it really can depend on the conditions at the time as to which ESC will provide an initial reaction ..
Now, after a few years without ESC on the Van I couldn't be happier .. and contrary to many opinions, I also have air-bags fitted that run at only 6PSI at all times ..
one of the vehicles that I am considering as a replacement for the current Tug although probably wont happen for 12 months is the Isusu MUX and seeing as there are probable a fair few of our members driving them this is obviously a good place to ask I have a 21 foot van and wonder how the MUX would go towing it, what sort of fuel consumption I would get (Diesel) what they are like towing in hilly terrain, what is the comfort level like when long distance driving, are parts expensive and what can you expect cost wise for servicing.
Thanks
-- Edited by aussietraveller on Saturday 10th of October 2015 12:26:06 PM
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Guys...my comments were for the MUX NOT the D-Max.
The MUX is rated for towing 3000Kgs and ball weight of 300 Kgs.
This MUX has traveled 800Klms
We just put on a van with a measured tow weight of 155 Kgs and the rear dropped 70mm, about 30-50mm from the bump stop now headlights facing the sky.
Rang Izuzu Technical department they are not interested in the problem and have advised the WDH is not approved to be fitted and the vehicle will not be covered by warranty. Referred me to the selling dealer.
The vehicle has now been returned to the dealer who has suggested the rear shock absorbers are faulty and will require replacing, Izuzu have declined to accept the dealers claim and are now requesting a weighbridge rear axle weigh test.
After market towing devices are not load rated or stamped.
migra wrote:Rang Izuzu Technical department they are not interested in the problem and have advised the WDH is not approved to be fitted and the vehicle will not be covered by warranty. Referred me to the selling dealer.
Generally the problem is that the manufacturers have not tested their tow bars with WDH. Therefore any problems that can be attributed to the employment of WDH will not be covered by warranty.
If you have any concerns with this the solution is to fit a HR bar. Hayman Reese fully warrant their bar and will cover any damage caused by their bar.
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