My NEw Tow Vehcle
- Thread starter MolongMick
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Thanks, that is the plan, a unit that can tow, then go wherever I want afterwards.
I thought it is best to get these things put on first, rather than after some damage has occurred.
I thought it is best to get these things put on first, rather than after some damage has occurred.
Hi Big Gee, can you give me some accurate fuel economy figures for you ranger....I am contemplating changing out my FJ cruiser for a new bt or ranger also towing a new 17:56:2...cheers
Hey Mick i took my BT for a run to Sunny Corner yesterday. 12 hrs behind the wheel about 6 of that on low range crawling around in the mud and hills. When i got home my average fuel consumption was reading 8.8L/100km. I am blown away by this beast!
So far it has exceeded all my expectations, and off road, the low down torque on tap is very nice (not to mention the rear diff lock:smokin
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So far it has exceeded all my expectations, and off road, the low down torque on tap is very nice (not to mention the rear diff lock:smokin
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Hey SPARKI,
The Ranger averages (before bullbar) about 8.1 - 8.3 on the highway. 9.5 around town if I'm driving & about 11 when the mrs has it (AKA Craig Lowndes).
Today was the first time I have had the caravan on it but we will be doing about a 2000k in mid July & I will do a proper calculation then.
I saw the pic's of your FJ! "Love it", such a shame Toyota are so conservative that they don't put a diesel in a vehicle like that. They would sell hundreds to people that are die hard Toyota nuts but nowadays like the creature comforts.
Big Gee
Thats one more tick to upgrading to the PX for me. My PK is averaging 14.95/100 but I do spend most of my time towing, best I have had is 10.71 and worst is 19.59 I use an iPhone ap called Road Trip and have logged every drop of fuel since new
Hey Mick i took my BT for a run to Sunny Corner yesterday. 12 hrs behind the wheel about 6 of that on low range crawling around in the mud and hills. When i got home my average fuel consumption was reading 8.8L/100km. I am blown away by this beast!
So far it has exceeded all my expectations, and off road, the low down torque on tap is very nice (not to mention the rear diff lock:smokin
That's great, I am so looking forward to getting behind the wheel of mine, one more week, I hope.
Next Week is the week. FIt out begins on the BT.
The blokes at OL in Orange are a great bunch, (No affiliation) They are going to redo the wiring on the van as well, so the battery has a proper anderson plug connection for charging the battery while driving.
The blokes at OL in Orange are a great bunch, (No affiliation) They are going to redo the wiring on the van as well, so the battery has a proper anderson plug connection for charging the battery while driving.
Should pick her up tomorrow.
The task of wiring the beast ended up being a bigger job than they thought, plus the canopy only arrived this morning.
The task of wiring the beast ended up being a bigger job than they thought, plus the canopy only arrived this morning.
The whole job has been a learning experience for the blokes at opposite lock.
Rotronics, red arc controllers, battery isolators, running cables and plugs, installing batteries, tub liners, under body protection, all got a bit too much and under estimated the time for installation.
If all goes well, 9:30 am pickup.
Rotronics, red arc controllers, battery isolators, running cables and plugs, installing batteries, tub liners, under body protection, all got a bit too much and under estimated the time for installation.
If all goes well, 9:30 am pickup.