Ford 4.0L six

[sledge]

Just wondering if anyone tows with the standard 4.0L six anymore. I have a 2010 FG XR6 and been towing a Hawk Outback with no issues. I needed to fit a WDH even though the rear height only dropped approx 2cm but with the xr6 being as low as they are I did notice when going over speed humps (or as they say in NZ, judder bars).
Anyway be interested to know how others go with economy as I am upgrading to a new 16.49-4 this weekend that came off the Jayco line yesterday afternoon. My weight goes up approx 200-300kg to approx 1500kg so I have no issues there as I am rated to 2300kg. Currently depending how I drive I estimate my worst economy around 14-15L per 100kg towing the Hawk OB which is about 1200kg.

Anyway.... greetings to all as this my first post......and great to find a site like this also.

 

[kyoshofw05]

Hi there sledge, l tow my 14.44.4 with a 02 Ford Au all l added was a bigger trans cooler ( disconnected the factory one ) heavery springs at the rear and 2200 tow bar and l can say no problems there. Last l had the van l think it was max out in weigh maybe more and l went to lnverloch and ran the car on gas mostly and it loved it l can say.

 

[sledge]

Cool...when you say gas are you talking lpg? what sort of economy do you get per 100km.....my last had a typo and meant to say i was estimating 14-15L per 100km.

 

[kyoshofw05]

Yep LPG With fuel economy l normaly get about 450klms per tank of gas without towing ( which the tank is 80lts hold about 65lts ) when l last towed the my van l got about 350klms ( bone dry ) this is sitting on 95-100 on the speedo and not pushing it hard up the hills.

 

[Xpandafan]

Welcome Sledge. Sure is a great site and you've come on board at just the right time. Look forward to you sharing your experience and your Expanda adventures with us all.

 

[chartrock]

Welcome Sledge, enjoy the forum.

 

[Pace]

hi there sledge, welcome to the forum (new look too). be hearing and seeing more of your experiences and travels in the future. cheers pace.

 

[fishinglizard]

I towed my 17 55 5 sh disco with my dunnydore, the van has maz wieght of 2020, 2.1t tow limit, 15l/100 on express way at 90 km/hr 18 on non express way, got a bit hot going up hill, so I would def put biggest trans cooler and increase anything to do with cooling. I used to tow a hawk (tourer) no probs ever with that. I wont be doing any of this as I am just about to by a new (to me) tug. I dont think my dunnydore would be up to scratch long term, probally a big ask getting a 2003 car with 210 000 on the clock to start towing at capacity in its twightlight years.

lizard

 

[sledge]

Thanks ALL for the welcome and feedback. Yes I will definitely post more including photos once I pick up the new expanda. We pick it up saturday morning and are heading straight out camping for the long weekend so cant wait. Will miss the old Hawk though.

cheers sledge