Santa Fe CRDi with a 16.49-1

[rjstokes]

Hi all,

Looking to upgrade the camper and keen have found an Expanda we like for the right price. Just wanting some feedback on others experience towing with a similar setup. The Santa Fe is a diesel 07 model with a 2000kg capacity but only 150 on the ball. The Expanda in question is 1410 tare with a... 150 ball mass. the Santa Fe does have a lift kit (King Springs) and air bags. Realise its right on the limit and loading would be critical, but figured we couldn't be the first to tow an Expanda with a Santa Fe?!?

Cheers.

 

[Brad]

:welcome: rjstokes.
Surely someone has used a Santa Fe.
Is the expanda new or second hand?

 

[Bushman]

Your chosen Panda is already at your max ball weight before you load it.

 

[rjstokes]

It's a used one from a dealer. The dealer thinks it would be fine (funny that!). If you load it right I figure the ball weight shouldnt change much? Say 50 kg both 1m in front and behind the axle should still result in the same ball weight right?

 

[Alan]

Have a look at this link. www.motoring.com.au/news/2013/medium-4x4/Hyundai/santé-fe/Hyundai-fe-tow

 

[rjstokes]

After a bit of digging the caravan industry defines the Santa Fe tow ball limit as 150kg stock, or 180kg for the ones fitted with a trek and tow pack (heavier springs). There's a handy reference guide here : https://intranet.virginblue.internal/intranet/servlet/Page/staffTravel/index.html

http://www.vanguardcaravansales.com.au/Vehicle Mass Towing Guide - May 2012 .pdf

So that gave us enough comfort to lash out - so were now the happy owners of a 08 hard lid expanda. Anyone fancy an 05 Finch?!?

 

[billykidd]

Congrats. 16.49 are a great van.

 

[rjstokes]

Well that didn't last long! Ended up getting a MN Triton today, 2.5 Diesel. 3000kg towing with 300 on the ball. Just wasnt comfortable in the end (as well as the Santa Fe deveoping a few issues!). Pretty expensive this hobby!!!

 

[BUSH PALACE]

I reckon youve done the right thing there rj

 

[17triton]

Well done rjstokes much more comfortable in the weight department, peace of mind now at rest. Did you buy a newie or secondhand?

 

[rjstokes]

Got it from a yard, but it's a 2011 with 50000km and 3 1/2 yrs warranty left so that's peace of mind too! Its got the 2.5l diesel with a 4 Speed auto. I read somewhere the 5 speed in the GLX-R coulnt quite handle the 400nm of torque so they de-rated the engine to 350NM. Not sure how true that is though. Looking forward to seeing how it goes!

 

[hamish22]

Congrats on both!

Yes, this ballweight towing weight thing is a big issue, but best to be safe than sorry!