seeking some advice light tow truck

Franky · Member

seeking some advice light tow truck

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Welcome to the gang Franky, enjoy here and out in the playground.

Have you had a look at the Iveco daily? Heaps out and about towing big heavy rigs.

BrianR · Member

We looked at them all and went with the Fuso Canter 515. It has coil over front suspension which is a bit softer than leaf spring . Towing a Nova Pride at 3470kg using the airhitch and it is lovely.

Franky · Member

Hi BrainR, thanks so much for your mail, very nice to hear there is some out with

the same "idea". Can I ask you a couple of more questions?

What is you load on the tray if you tow your caravan? What is the fuel consumtion?

Do you have a AMT if so did you install a AMT oil radiator? You are happy with 4x2 ?

Do you have a problem to climb up a hill? Possible to get a picture even over a PM?

Thanks in advance Franky

BrianR · Member

Hey Frankie, Got the 6 speed auto and lock in 5th at about 95kph. Saves the jumping from 5 to 6 to 5. Very happy with the performance. Tools, fishing gear, two kayaks, two electric bikes, 160ltr spare water tank, annexes and matting and still have 450kg to play with. I work for DoT so abide by the regs and this was the best way. Fuel economy fully loaded is around 20ltr per 100ks. But as we are on a never ending trip are not concerned. Without the van and sundry stuff we get about 11ltr per 100k.

BrianR · Member

No oil cooler as its not really working. Did get a Stratos seat for the passenger as the bench is hard. Dual rear wheel will get you a lot of places. Used to farming with duallys. Will send a pic later.

Franky · Member

Hi BrianR, thanks so much for you quick honest answer!!!

Looking forward to see your pictures and I am pretty

sure I will have some more questions. Will hope I bother

you not to much.

Thanks Franky

BrianR · Member

https://www.dropbox.com/s/uqlhoo5j3rl5wqp/20181120_140827.jpg?dl=0 https://www.dropbox.com/s/t6f267tkw6jpp2p/20181122_074322.jpg?dl=0

Dougwe · Chief one feather

Great and safe looking set up Brian.

Well done.

Keep Safe on the roads and out there.

Franky · Member

Hi Brain, I know now, I am on the right way, no problems with GVM;GCM or ball weight

like the most other rigs. My private opinion! You rig looks absolute perfect !!!! Sorry a couple

of more questions:

- do you know about a Facebook group like "Fuso 515 camping" etc. couldnt find nothing in the sozial media jungle ?

- what for a road site assitant do you use, just in case you get a problem?

- your tray is the standard Fuso tray or custom made, how much the the overhang on both sides left and right ?

- your rear-view mirror are the original ones ?

- you installed a Stratos pessenger seat, what did you with the gab between driver and passenger seat (former 3. seat) ?

- where is your 160l water tank ?

- did you install a second diesle tank ?

- did you bought the extendend Fuso 7 years warranty ?

Sorry, Brain question over question, will hope your are not complete up set,

will not bother you ?

Thanks so much Franky

BrianR · Member

Hi Franky No group i know of, Usu Mitsubishi Canter service, Tray is custom at body width so fits into a car bay. 3600 long, Standard mirrors give me a good view, Storage space between the seats and a cover for the cat, Water is between boxes in centre and thirty ltr diesal under tray, Standard warranty suited us. Would buy the same again no hesitation.. Cheers Brian

Franky · Member

Hi Brian, thanks so much for all of your support!

I really appreciate!

Wish you all the best!

Thanks Frank

Peter_n_Margaret · Guru

Be aware that the tow capacity of 50mm ball couplings is de-rated if the tow vehicle has a GVM greater than 5T.
www.nhvr.gov.au/files/201709-0684-vsg16-50mm-ball-couplings.pdf

This means that if your tug has a GVM of 6.5T (for example) you can not tow 3T with a 50mm ball and you will need to choose a different coupling.

Cheers,
Peter

-- Edited by Peter_n_Margaret on Sunday 17th of February 2019 11:47:47 AM

BrianR · Member

The truck being discussed here is 4500gvm so the 50mm tow ball is acceptable.

PeterD · Guru

The OP was open to suggestions. P-n-M's link will direct him to staying with trucks under 4,500 kg GVM and not look bigger. Its a good thing to remember for others as well. Thanks Peter.