hi we are thinking to buy a 2004 ba futura can any one let us know what they tow like and fuel consumpition it is a 6 cyld auto .we have a 1996 falcon and have been pleased the way it towed but it has done over 300,000.00 ksnow so its time to lay it up .
thanks fred
goodie said
07:59 PM Apr 15, 2012
Hi Fred, We have a 2008 Falcon Wagon and it tows fantastic for us. Only draw back is ours is dedicated gas. Went up the centre and across the top last year without problems.
Chris
fpw said
08:33 PM Apr 15, 2012
hi thanks chris what was the fuel consumpition like ,fred
dream4red said
09:18 PM Apr 15, 2012
We have towed 3 different vans with our trusty Bf falcon (6 cylinder, automatic) and have had very few dramas. We have lifted the back with additional suspension after it cost us a set of rear tyres to take up the North coast and back, then we added an additional air cooler, which helps it immensely to keep more constant temps. I think it is much cheaper on fuel that a fourbie, but for us it is the whole comfort things. We are not young anymore and our comfort is far more important to us!
Currently we have a nearly 2 ton Jayco Sterling 18ft pop top with ensuite and it is going well. It has had over 6 months use and so far so good!
Deborah
-- Edited by dream4red on Sunday 15th of April 2012 09:20:09 PM
greyghosts said
09:38 PM Apr 15, 2012
hi there, we have been towing our Geist with a 2003 Ford Futura with dual fuel and have been all over the country uncluding all around and have had no problem, the LPG gives us more mileage with out having to worry about the next fuel stop. we now have the oppurtunity to buy a new vehicle so will reluctently sell it but it has been a beaut car. towing the van we get 15.7 per 100klm.
Scotty01 said
11:40 PM Apr 15, 2012
I did tow with a BF Falcon, It towed ok , was reasonable on fuel if you kept the speed down. Bigest problem was with independant rear suspension, wore out both rear tyres from Adel to Sunshine Coast. Sold van after that trip but would really look at rear suspension if was going to tow again.
hi we are thinking to buy a 2004 ba futura can any one let us know what they tow like and fuel consumpition it is a 6 cyld auto .we have a 1996 falcon and have been pleased the way it towed but it has done over 300,000.00 ksnow so its time to lay it up .
thanks fred
Hi Fred,
We have a 2008 Falcon Wagon and it tows fantastic for us. Only draw back is ours is dedicated gas. Went up the centre and across the top last year without problems.
Chris
We have towed 3 different vans with our trusty Bf falcon (6 cylinder, automatic) and have had very few dramas. We have lifted the back with additional suspension after it cost us a set of rear tyres to take up the North coast and back, then we added an additional air cooler, which helps it immensely to keep more constant temps. I think it is much cheaper on fuel that a fourbie, but for us it is the whole comfort things. We are not young anymore and our comfort is far more important to us!
Currently we have a nearly 2 ton Jayco Sterling 18ft pop top with ensuite and it is going well. It has had over 6 months use and so far so good!
Deborah
-- Edited by dream4red on Sunday 15th of April 2012 09:20:09 PM
hi there, we have been towing our Geist with a 2003 Ford Futura with dual fuel and have been all over the country uncluding all around and have had no problem, the LPG gives us more mileage with out having to worry about the next fuel stop. we now have the oppurtunity to buy a new vehicle so will reluctently sell it but it has been a beaut car. towing the van we get 15.7 per 100klm.
I did tow with a BF Falcon, It towed ok , was reasonable on fuel if you kept the speed down. Bigest problem was with independant rear suspension, wore out both rear tyres from Adel to Sunshine Coast. Sold van after that trip but would really look at rear suspension if was going to tow again.