We are buying a new X Terrain D Max , arrives in about 3 weeks time. Should we get some Ks on the clock before towing the van ? Any help apreciated.
rmoor said
01:36 PM Jul 24, 2024
I did with my new DMax ute a year ago.
Had my old Suzuki 4wd that had just enough towing capacity to tow my small van, so used it in the interim.
I completed my 1500 KM check up service before I put anything on the new ute's towball.
A matter of personal choice I believe.
I am just careful.
They are a big investment so I take great care of the ute.
In doing so I drive the old Suzuki thru the local hills to play golf 42 KM from home due to the large proportion of Skippy's on that road.
Better the old Suzuki cops all the rough stuff, roos, pigs, rocks and foxes than the new ute.
The service department from the local dealer should be a guide there?
Although of course, the more people you ask, the wider variation in answers and opinions!!!!!
watsea said
02:32 PM Jul 24, 2024
Check in the vehicles handbook for advice. My Toyota handbook stated to towing only after 1,000km, as I recall.
Dougwe said
03:50 PM Jul 24, 2024
Oh no, what happened to good old Dmaxer?
I know I haven't seen him around for a while BUT
Oooops! Just re-read the original question The OLD Dmax Ute is being replaced with a Newy. Niiiice!
I'm sure back many moons and suns ago, like back in the old days of 2014 when I got my Collie I was told to wait until after the first 1000km service was done before towing anything. I know I'm right Well, at least I think I am
Phew! I'm glad I sorted that out.
Keep Safe on the roads and out there Bradydod and enjoy your new Dmax.
Southern Cruizer said
07:16 PM Jul 24, 2024
Yep like you Doug when we purchased our new vehicle just before last christmas we were advised to do a nice 1000 klms first before towing. Can't trust what these computers pick up at a 1500 klm service, and if they pick something up and something goes up the creek early they might hold it against you for warranty. Have always taken notice of what I'm told, spending big dollars you have to protect your investment
brandydod said
07:42 AM Jul 25, 2024
Thanks everybody, will take your advise. Our D max is coming to us by truck so missing out on the dealership talk.
AndyCap100 said
06:11 AM Jul 26, 2024
When we bought our 1st Jayco c/van we also had to buy the ute for towing .Mitsi Triton.Nothing said about a `running in `period required at all.They were however made fully aware that it was for towing a heavyish c/van.
Now back in the good ole days 1960`s era all vehicles had to be `run in` as it was called.
You bought the D-MAX for a purpose so use it .
blackstump said
03:04 PM Jul 26, 2024
AndyCap100 wrote:
When we bought our 1st Jayco c/van we also had to buy the ute for towing .Mitsi Triton.Nothing said about a `running in `period required at all.They were however made fully aware that it was for towing a heavyish c/van. Now back in the good ole days 1960`s era all vehicles had to be `run in` as it was called. You bought the D-MAX for a purpose so use it .
I think if you had read the user's manual you would have found under the towing section it stipulates 1,000km for the Triton (at least my MN did) before towing. Just because the sales team didn't tell you doesn't mean it's not required.
DUSTYRHODES said
02:53 PM Jul 30, 2024
Any Diesel mechanic would say don't treat it too lightly. The Rings need to be bedded in.
You don't see new Kenworths running around empty for a week.
However, if the book says don't do it, don't do it.
AndyCap100 said
04:53 PM Jul 30, 2024
the book also says have it serviced at a mitsi dealers allways.I gave up after it s 4 yrs one as the costs here in NZ were getting astronomical. Vehicle needs to earn it s keep from day1 .
Greg 1 said
12:21 PM Jul 31, 2024
There are reasons apart from the engine for not towing for the first 1000 ks or so.
The drive train, particularly differentials, are usually tight and not bedded in from new and diff temperatures can be high in the first few 100 ks.
Towing raises diff and transmission temperatures as it is so to tow straight away can place those items under much more stress due to the higher temperatures experienced during the initial bedding in period.
Ford also recommend not towing for the first 1000ks for this very reason.
Onedodger said
02:50 PM Aug 1, 2024
Purchased our Dmax 3 months ago and the Dealer told me there was no restriction for towing however he also said if it was his vehicle he would do at least 1,000 klms before towing.
We dis just over 1500 k's before I hooked up our 2.8 ton van. Since then done over2,000 klms towing and the vehicle handles it well.
We are buying a new X Terrain D Max , arrives in about 3 weeks time. Should we get some Ks on the clock before towing the van ? Any help apreciated.
Had my old Suzuki 4wd that had just enough towing capacity to tow my small van, so used it in the interim.
I completed my 1500 KM check up service before I put anything on the new ute's towball.
A matter of personal choice I believe.
I am just careful.
They are a big investment so I take great care of the ute.
In doing so I drive the old Suzuki thru the local hills to play golf 42 KM from home due to the large proportion of Skippy's on that road.
Better the old Suzuki cops all the rough stuff, roos, pigs, rocks and foxes than the new ute.
The service department from the local dealer should be a guide there?
Although of course, the more people you ask, the wider variation in answers and opinions!!!!!
Oh no, what happened to good old Dmaxer?
I know I haven't seen him around for a while BUT
The OLD Dmax Ute is being replaced with a Newy. 
Niiiice!
Oooops! Just re-read the original question
I'm sure back many moons and suns ago, like back in the old days of 2014 when I got my Collie I was told to wait until after the first 1000km service was done before towing anything. I know I'm right
Well, at least I think I am 
Phew! I'm glad I sorted that out.
Keep Safe on the roads and out there Bradydod and enjoy your new Dmax.
Now back in the good ole days 1960`s era all vehicles had to be `run in` as it was called.
You bought the D-MAX for a purpose so use it .
I think if you had read the user's manual you would have found under the towing section it stipulates 1,000km for the Triton (at least my MN did) before towing. Just because the sales team didn't tell you doesn't mean it's not required.
Purchased our Dmax 3 months ago and the Dealer told me there was no restriction for towing however he also said if it was his vehicle he would do at least 1,000 klms before towing.
We dis just over 1500 k's before I hooked up our 2.8 ton van. Since then done over2,000 klms towing and the vehicle handles it well.