G'day,
I've been towing an offroad camper trailer on various trips over the years mainly on bitumen without any suspension upgrade or Weight Distribution Hitches. Camper trailer ATM is 1020kg with a few 100kgs of gear and hasn't posed any real issues while towing. The rear suspension does sag a little bit but no issues noticeable while driving.
We have just ordered a 16ft jayco expanda outback (ATM ~1800kg) for a half lap trip later next year and I'm thinking I will either need to upgrade the suspension or use weight distribution hitches. Keen to understand your peoples thoughts and experiences on what I'm likely to require so I can prep the car for caravan pick up and first trip over Christmas.
I'm thinking a suspension lift may not be required as I won't be doing any serious offroad (gibb river rd & meerenie loop will be the extent) although open to advice. Thinking polyair bags or WDHs will see me through?
Prado is a V6 on LPG. (also considering side grading to a diesel for range but that's another discussion...)
Cheers,
Shane
I've been towing an offroad camper trailer on various trips over the years mainly on bitumen without any suspension upgrade or Weight Distribution Hitches. Camper trailer ATM is 1020kg with a few 100kgs of gear and hasn't posed any real issues while towing. The rear suspension does sag a little bit but no issues noticeable while driving.
We have just ordered a 16ft jayco expanda outback (ATM ~1800kg) for a half lap trip later next year and I'm thinking I will either need to upgrade the suspension or use weight distribution hitches. Keen to understand your peoples thoughts and experiences on what I'm likely to require so I can prep the car for caravan pick up and first trip over Christmas.
I'm thinking a suspension lift may not be required as I won't be doing any serious offroad (gibb river rd & meerenie loop will be the extent) although open to advice. Thinking polyair bags or WDHs will see me through?
Prado is a V6 on LPG. (also considering side grading to a diesel for range but that's another discussion...)
Cheers,
Shane
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