How is the Fortuner as a tow vehicle? He is considering the 2010/2011 model with the traction control and larger wheels.
What is the tow capacity that the Fortuner can handle safely?
Any and all info will be greatly appreciated!
Fortuner as tow vehicle?
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Polarbear2008
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Fortuner as tow vehicle?
Mate of mine is thinking of getting rid of his 3.8 Pajero SWB and buying a Fortuner. He's got a semi-rigid boat that he launches from time to time around the Cape coast.
How is the Fortuner as a tow vehicle? He is considering the 2010/2011 model with the traction control and larger wheels.
What is the tow capacity that the Fortuner can handle safely?
Any and all info will be greatly appreciated!
How is the Fortuner as a tow vehicle? He is considering the 2010/2011 model with the traction control and larger wheels.
What is the tow capacity that the Fortuner can handle safely?
Any and all info will be greatly appreciated!
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Re: Fortuner as tow vehicle?
don't know all the tech detail, but lots of 'Tunas are towing on our roads
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Re: Fortuner as tow vehicle?
Kyk ook na die Diesel, my swaar was nie gelukkig met die 4.0l auto.
Hy het toe weer die 3.0 D4D gekoop.
Hy het toe weer die 3.0 D4D gekoop.
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Re: Fortuner as tow vehicle?
Dankie Manne!
Ek moet met Mark saamstem dat die D4D eerste prys kryvir sleep! Sal die inligting so oordra!
Ek moet met Mark saamstem dat die D4D eerste prys kryvir sleep! Sal die inligting so oordra!
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Frontrunner roofrack with s/steel table
Twin rear high lift jack points
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Echo3 4x4 offroad trailer with NL 74 Litre Fridge/Freezer
Dual loadbox slides
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Re: Fortuner as tow vehicle?
Moet ook noem dat die een wat hy gekoop het was 'n 2009 auto.
Die 4.0l petrol handrat sal dalk ook 'n opsie wees, maar ouer modelle. Die 4.0 is ook imo baie sterk.
Die 4.0l petrol handrat sal dalk ook 'n opsie wees, maar ouer modelle. Die 4.0 is ook imo baie sterk.
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Re: Fortuner as tow vehicle?
Sover ek weet is kan die Fortuner 1500kg sleep. 'n semi rigid is om en by 800-700 kg.Ek moet se die d4d 3l sleep baie lekker.
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Re: Fortuner as tow vehicle?
speak to Petrus, (petou) on the forum, he has a 4l diesel, he towed me with ease off the dunes plus I know he tows his caravan alot....that thing has plenty of power...
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Re: Fortuner as tow vehicle?
Stubs, he has the 4.0 petrol, auto, and also tows a caravan, en he is VERY happy
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Re: Fortuner as tow vehicle?
I have a 2010 4l auto 4x4 and it is a great tow vehicle. I also have a 4,5l 96 80 series GX and the tuna tows easier. I think it is the auto box. I tow my gypsey regal, jurgens explorer and a 23,5 ft ski boat with ease. As a test to sea the power, i stopped at the robot at the bottom of sir lowrys (somerset west side, that new robot at gordons bay turn off). i had to lift my foot off when i hit 160. Power is no probs
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Re: Fortuner as tow vehicle?
sori i forgot to mention i was towing the explorer at the time
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Re: Fortuner as tow vehicle?
My broer het n 2010 Fortuner 3.0 D4D auto en n 2006 Prado 4L . Hy sleep n Jurgens Penta en hy verkies die Prado. Hy se altwee het genoeg krag maar die Prado is baie stabieler op die pad as die Fortuner , soveel meer dat hy onveilig voel in die Fortuner. As jy hard moet briek of uitswaai met die Fortuner moet jy jou bestuur ken. Hy sleep nou net met die Prado.