So I've sold my caravan and ordered a new one which is being built.
It's heavier, being a 17'6 Goldstream coming in at an ATM of around 2540kg. (Yes, I'm aware of the drop in ball weight to 180kg if it's over 2500 but it won't be loaded to that level). It's unlaiden ball weight is expected to be 160kg.
Last trip on to some scales with the Paj fully loaded was 2885kg, giving me an extra 145kg to add before I'm illegal. That had the aux fuel tank full so I can easily keep that close to empty which adds about 50kg to my allowance. The issue will be weight on the rear axle but a WDH will help that.
What I'm thinking is that the Paj is getting very close to the allowances and maybe it's time to think about a change.
The caravan place raves about the Isuzu D Max as a tow tug and while it does do the numbers easily, it's not a great looking vehicle and very basic inside.
The Triton however is a really good looking truck, particularly in the internal fit out. But the main plus is the Super Select 4WD system like the Paj has, which kills any other 4WD system on the market. I really don't want to go backwards but what worries me is the 2.4L motor. If it was 3.oL I'd just buy one but what's going through my mind is the question of will the 2.4L be enough and will I regret it if I move that way.
I'm thinking maybe I'll see how the Paj goes and get to the weighbridge when I pick up the caravan next month. But it does worry me.
Any Triton owners towing 2.5ton out there who can give me some feedback ?
Please help, I don't want to buy an Isuzu.
It's heavier, being a 17'6 Goldstream coming in at an ATM of around 2540kg. (Yes, I'm aware of the drop in ball weight to 180kg if it's over 2500 but it won't be loaded to that level). It's unlaiden ball weight is expected to be 160kg.
Last trip on to some scales with the Paj fully loaded was 2885kg, giving me an extra 145kg to add before I'm illegal. That had the aux fuel tank full so I can easily keep that close to empty which adds about 50kg to my allowance. The issue will be weight on the rear axle but a WDH will help that.
What I'm thinking is that the Paj is getting very close to the allowances and maybe it's time to think about a change.
The caravan place raves about the Isuzu D Max as a tow tug and while it does do the numbers easily, it's not a great looking vehicle and very basic inside.
The Triton however is a really good looking truck, particularly in the internal fit out. But the main plus is the Super Select 4WD system like the Paj has, which kills any other 4WD system on the market. I really don't want to go backwards but what worries me is the 2.4L motor. If it was 3.oL I'd just buy one but what's going through my mind is the question of will the 2.4L be enough and will I regret it if I move that way.
I'm thinking maybe I'll see how the Paj goes and get to the weighbridge when I pick up the caravan next month. But it does worry me.
Any Triton owners towing 2.5ton out there who can give me some feedback ?
Please help, I don't want to buy an Isuzu.
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