Tow vehicles

[fedu]

Did you see the Disco V8 test data ?

PETROL
Model: Land Rover Discovery HSE V8
Engine: 4.4-litre V8
Fuel capacity: 86.3 litres
Consumption on test: 26.7 litres per 100km
Range*: 273km

[benniejordaan]

Did you see the Disco V8 test data ?

PETROL
Model: Land Rover Discovery HSE V8
Engine: 4.4-litre V8
Fuel capacity: 86.3 litres
Consumption on test: 26.7 litres per 100km
Range*: 273km

Yip!
Overall it did very well! Sounds like the diesel is the answer though!

[benniejordaan]

Here is another cab that looks the business!

Jeep Commander..

[jaenswart]

This is the bargain of the century...if it was next month already I would have bought it myself

Prado 4l
2005
15000km
R238000

http://search.autotrader.co.za/www/cars_advert?id=201040187136461

[benniejordaan]

This is the bargain of the century...if it was next month already I would have bought it myself

Prado 4l
2005
15000km
R238000
http://search.autotrader.co.za/www/cars_advert?id=201040187136461

Prado no good! only 2,5 tons towing. My rig is 2,6 tons. Add some tackle, fuel etc.  and I'm way over. But that is a very good price! Thanks for looking out for me!

Also found a nice Cruiser 70 station wagon at a good price, but hell I'm not sure I want to drive it everyday without a kidney belt! It reminds me of a truck which I think it really is with a different body!

I drove the Pajero today, a 2010 with 30k on the clocks, only R350k (still more than I want to spend)! I wasn't impressed at all. Turbo lag, noisy as hell, not the most comfortable, not very smooth gear changes, stiff steering and doesn't feel as solid as the other cars. Just not in the league of the Cruisers, Landies and Jeeps! It should compare to a Toyota Fortuner, but I rather have a Fortuner!

[Capt. Hook]

Hi Bennie,

I am a new member on this forum, but since you and Mike convinced me to order a Z-Craft F200, I want to give my input on
tow vehicles.

I am currently towing with a Jeep grand cherokee 3.0 crd which involve regular visits to Vilanculos in Mozambique. Since the original
suspensionsion is not up to scratch, I fitted a Old Man Emu suspension. Also fitted a chip from Steves Auto Clinic which pushed up the
power to 180kW and the torque to 550 NM.

100 000km on the clock and no problems. You can now buy a good one for under 300k (good value for money).

I dont want to promote Jeep but the following link make interesting reading.

Since I dont yet know to insert an internet link, I wil spell it.

http://www.overland.com.au/vehicle_tests/index/full/289/Tow-Test:-Part 1---Large-Wagons

Hi Riaan, glad you settled for the F200.

I must agree that the Grand Cherokee is a good tow vehicle, even my little one toes well.

[Capt. Hook]

Hi Riaan, glad you settled for the F200.

I must agree that the Grand Cherokee is a good tow vehicle, even my little one tows well.

[jaenswart]

Prado no good! only 2,5 tons towing. My rig is 2,6 tons. Add some tackle, fuel etc.  and I'm way over. But that is a very good price! Thanks for looking out for me!

Also found a nice Cruiser 70 station wagon at a good price, but hell I'm not sure I want to drive it everyday without a kidney belt! It reminds me of a truck which I think it really is with a different body!

I drove the Pajero today, a 2010 with 30k on the clocks, only R350k (still more than I want to spend)! I wasn't impressed at all. Turbo lag, noisy as hell, not the most comfortable, not very smooth gear changes, stiff steering and doesn't feel as solid as the other cars. Just not in the league of the Cruisers, Landies and Jeeps! It should compare to a Toyota Fortuner, but I rather have a Fortuner!

I think we as boat owners should start to take note of those 4X4 tata trucks. They are much cheaper than the normal bakkies and when fitted out I think they are great. And enough space to load everything

[benniejordaan]

I think we as boat owners should start to take note of those 4X4 tata trucks. They are much cheaper than the normal bakkies and when fitted out I think they are great. And enough space to load everything

I agree, but unfortunately that only applies to those in the financial position to own 2 cars. I can't drive around seeing customers in a Tata Truck! Then when going somewhere towing, it does it easily but at 80km/h! You can't park anywhere, it isn't easy to drive...
Problem I have is I used to own a Ford Mondeo ST and a Jeep Grand Cherokee simultaneously but the Jeep just stood too much, it seems like a waste! I would rather have something I can use when I want for what ever I want. I go to work, get juice on the way home, hook the boat, go fishing... I love my Hilux for just that reason with the added bonus of I can load a few thing in the back.

[jaenswart]

I agree, but unfortunately that only applies to those in the financial position to own 2 cars. I can't drive around seeing customers in a Tata Truck! Then when going somewhere towing, it does it easily but at 80km/h! You can't park anywhere, it isn't easy to drive...
Problem I have is I used to own a Ford Mondeo ST and a Jeep Grand Cherokee simultaneously but the Jeep just stood too much, it seems like a waste! I would rather have something I can use when I want for what ever I want. I go to work, get juice on the way home, hook the boat, go fishing... I love my Hilux for just that reason with the added bonus of I can load a few thing in the back.

ja ja...but I wouldn't mind being seen in this tata pulling this rig....and the tata is only 240k
http://www.boatsonline.co.za/boats.php?dealerno=&boatno=4575&filename=pri_worldcatjune09_1.jpg

[benniejordaan]

ja ja...but I wouldn't mind being seen in this tata pulling this rig....and the tata is only 240k
http://www.boatsonline.co.za/boats.php?dealerno=&boatno=4575&filename=pri_worldcatjune09_1.jpg

Different ball game! You would have no choice but to buy a truck. If you can afford that rig, you can afford a Merc truck!

[benniejordaan]

You know, that rig has been for sale for a loooooong time now!
You should buy it!

[fedu]

How I envy USA sometimes...


http://www.popularmechanics.com/cars/reviews/trucks/4230317

[benniejordaan]

How I envy USA sometimes...

Oh ja, me too! Man I wish we could have "trucks" like that, and at the prices they pay!

[Rory mundy]

what price are those chaps in richards bay selling those american trucks for?

[Tsutsuma]

You know, that rig has been for sale for a loooooong time now!
You should buy it!

This is the Trokkie that Big Van bought - they have sold the boat apart.
You saw the TaTa Trokkie in Richards Bay.
I think it is a great tow trokkie - 4x4 and all.

[RusticRainman]

Where on the internet can you look for this Tata 4x4. I think Isuzu have one aswell.

RR

[nico]

ja ja...but I wouldn't mind being seen in this tata pulling this rig....and the tata is only 240k
http://www.boatsonline.co.za/boats.php?dealerno=&boatno=4575&filename=pri_worldcatjune09_1.jpg

Isn't that the one the Van's bought?
 
EDIT: Didn't see Tsutsuma's post, it IS the one the Van's bought - and it is a great truck!

[RusticRainman]

Something like this

http://www.tatatrucks.co.za/content/index.cfm?navID=2&itemID=49

[jaenswart]

Where on the internet can you look for this Tata 4x4. I think Isuzu have one aswell.

RR

You are right...and Mercedes has one and obviously unimog.

for the tata one go to the tatatrucks website