Re: Towing a Caravan - Mechanical strain etc
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MercuryT, The R36 will be fine towing a 1400kg van.
I've got a 2t boat on a double axle trailer that i've towed with the follwing;
VY Commodore
VE Commodore
Hyundai Terracan - look it up
BA Fairmont
BF Falcon wagon.
all towed the boat fine, the Fairmont was the worst due to the soft springs.
The Terracan was the best, only due to the turbo diesel pulling power though, followed closely by the VE
Driving and stability were fine with all the others.
Proviso is that you check load weights, ball weight etc and drive as per the manufacutrers recommendation ie Ford recommend for that my 2T, towing at max 80kmh and in sport mode only.
We've been from the Gippsland lakes to Fraser Island with this set up with no issues.
You don't need a small truck/SUV to tow a 1400kg van.
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