Tow Vehicle Recommendations (3.5 tonnes)?
Submitted by DunkerT on Tue, 2014-07-01 11:26
Hey all,
I was wondering what tow vehicles people would recommend? I've got a 1972 Frazer with a 200 Envinrude outboard on the back, when I bought it the chap told me that I needed 3.5 tonnes towing capacity for it. The trailer has electro hydraulic braking.
I'd like something that I can use to tow the boat around but also use for weekends away, and hitting the 4x4 tracks. I'm considering the obvious options (Patrols, Landcruisers, Pajeros) but would certainly appreciate your advice on other options or which models to go for/avoid!
My budget is max $8,000.
Thanks!
D_d_001
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8K? forget the pajero.
8K? forget the pajero. (although a good car) doesn't have a 3.5T capacity
D_d_001
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infact landcruiser need to be
infact landcruiser need to be post '96 to have 3.5T capacity aswell so you may be struggling to find something under 8K at all in the cruiser patrol.
look at the landrover discovery.
Rick
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3.5t
Have you put it on a weighbridge ? I just think it seems a bit heavy ?
Maybe weigh it first and you might not have to go 3.5t
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Paul H
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sounds like your taking my
sounds like your taking my wife and daughter on that holiday - soon as they know the boats going the luggage count increases dramatically!!
Should be well under 3.5t
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DunkerT
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Thanks for the reply guys,
Thanks for the reply guys, I was thinking 3.5 Tonnes seemed a bit much. It's at the dealer at the moment for some engine troubles. I'll see if they can get it weighed for me whilst it's there. Would be good if it comes in a bit lower, I was surprised when the previous owner said 3.5 tonnes!
I'll let you know how I get on, I was hoping that I coud go for a Patrol, just like the look of them and there's a few bargains out there at the moment. A couple of friends have suggested 100 series land cruiser, but I'll see what the weight comes in at.
Thanks for your help!
just dhu it
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$ 8 K
for $ 8 k and 3.5 tonnes the only car would be a disco for that price as the others have said a weigh bridge will fill in the boxes
DunkerT
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P.s. The frazer is a 24 ft
P.s. The frazer is a 24 ft with pod conversion for outboard.....don't know if that makes the 3.5 T sound more realistic....
DunkerT
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Any ideas where I could find
Any ideas where I could find a weigh bridge, if the garage is unable to weigh it for me?
Thanks again!
Marineboy
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Weigh bridge
Most public rubbish tips have a public weigh bridge.
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DunkerT
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P.s. the boat is in
P.s. the boat is in Henderson, so the closer to there the better for me.
Jason P
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Bulk West in Henderson on
Bulk West in Henderson on corner of Rockingham Rd & Russell Rd has a weigh bridge that can be used from what I know. 9437 3300 is their number.
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chopdog
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???
You have bought a 1972, 3.5T boat and your budget for a tow vehicle is $8k? Get a hilux and a dinghy
bradz
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Budget
I think his budget is sound. He wont get a 200 series cruiser but he'll get something capable. Most likely a Land Rover or a Range Rover.
Just to note, 80 series landcruisers are only 2.5t up to about 1995, then 3.5t.
I think too many people get caught up in the thought that you need $$$ to have a capable vehicle.
Definitely run it over a weigh brigdge. I reckon 3 tonnes sounds about right.
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DunkerT
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Yeah, the boat has been
Yeah, the boat has been living in dry stacking and they do the launch/retrieves for me so I wan't too worried about the towing. However, I'd now like to move it and keep it at my new place so I can do work on it. As such, I'm going to have to start towing it myself, hence the need for a new car - my hundai getz just won't cut it!
Looks like there's plenty of Disco's for my price range....couple of Range Rovers too....
DTrain
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GU Patrol:
GU Patrol: http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/west-perth/cars-vans-utes/1999-nissan-patrol-wagon/1046702304
The 4.2 diesels are good engines, but not very fast. You could stick a turbo on later if you want some more power. It has high mileage, but in your price range all of them do. The GU is rated for 3.5T
You should do some checking but I think that the GQ patrols might not be rated for 3.5T.
Also the landcruisers before the 100 series might not be rated for 3.5T.
The series 1 Disco's are rated for 4T and there should be some cheap ones around.
dan1
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Towing capacity’s
have a look at this link it might help with a vehicle
http://www.beadelltours.com.au/tow.html
just a comparison with vehicles towing
D_d_001
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current 4WD vehicle towing cap
this chart looks quite a bit outdated.
Edit: just saw the date on bottom 2008
johnny
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3.5t
Should be able to pick up a 79 series cruiser non turbo in that price range. 3.5t tow rated
johnny
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3.5t
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DunkerT
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Looks like a disco may be the
Looks like a disco may be the way to go - loads of deals online at the moment. Seems to be the cheapest vehicle around with the tow capacity and there seems to be plenty of good reviews. You certainly see 1000s of these driving horse boxes around back in the UK.
Thanks for the advice!