-- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Saturday 23rd of March 2013 08:24:38 PM
Onedodger said
09:39 PM Mar 23, 2013
Now that is cute.
Duh said
09:42 PM Mar 23, 2013
Very nice Graeme, they look like they are made for each other !!
herbie said
09:48 PM Mar 23, 2013
What a fab little set up ,would be so economical ,If i was doing short trips that is the way i would go or if i was own my own.
Perfect set up.Well done in your choice.
GaryKelly said
11:04 PM Mar 23, 2013
I'm surprised it weighs 700kg. Must be packed with goodies inside.
Beth54 said
02:02 AM Mar 24, 2013
If I'm being a bit dumb, forgive me, but how can a 1.3 lt vehicle tow 700kg?
It does look very cute.
hako said
03:46 AM Mar 24, 2013
If the van weighs 700kg ATM it would legally not need brakes....be just like towing a box trailer. Remember back in the 50's when people used Ford Prefects (1100cc SV), Austin A40's (1200cc) etc to tow caravans.
Gerty Dancer said
05:01 PM Mar 24, 2013
Maybe its just that the vehicle has its front wheels on higher ground, but it looks to me like the little van is a tad too heavy on the towbar?
mr glassies said
05:55 PM Mar 24, 2013
Ok ok i will refraise dellas words . 700 kgs gvm tares 430 kgs . Its on a bit of a slope thats y it looks heavy on the drawbar .. A1300cc or1.3 ltr that is built in 2000 produces more tourque and power than an old say 1960s eengine it realy. Pulls it realy easy it needs brakes thats really where it strugles pulling it up so im going electric so im not realying on enercia from the over rider to asist it . Few other things to sort out and it will be perfect .
Dibs
Cupie said
10:37 PM Mar 24, 2013
Great little set up ..
When I go out for a few days kayaking & red claw catching, I just put a mattress & a couple of doonas in the back of the Patrol. Can sleep two in all sorts of weather but you'd need to be good friends.
I take my Gazebo that has walls for storing stuff & a stretcher for guests.
A silver tarp over the top of the Patrol & off one side as a lean to & all good.
But it would be a much better and easier set up with the little Goldstream camper.
mr glassies said
02:27 PM Aug 18, 2013
hako sorry a bit late with this one but to tow more than 350 kgs in the jimmy its gota have braked trailer
To go with the suzi goldstream camper one double bed slide out 700 kgs
JIMNY SIERRA Specifications
Towing Capacity:
Braked (kg) 1300
Unbraked (kg) 350
Ball weight (kg) 75
it can tow more than the Holden Cruze by 100kg
-- Edited by Cruising Cruze on Saturday 23rd of March 2013 08:24:38 PM
What a fab little set up ,would be so economical ,If i was doing short trips that is the way i would go or if i was own my own.
Perfect set up.Well done in your choice.
If I'm being a bit dumb, forgive me, but how can a 1.3 lt vehicle tow 700kg?
It does look very cute.
Remember back in the 50's when people used Ford Prefects (1100cc SV), Austin A40's (1200cc) etc to tow caravans.
Its on a bit of a slope thats y it looks heavy on the drawbar ..
A1300cc or1.3 ltr that is built in 2000 produces more tourque and power than an old say 1960s eengine it realy. Pulls it realy easy it needs brakes thats really where it strugles pulling it up so im going electric so im not realying on enercia from the over rider to asist it .
Few other things to sort out and it will be perfect .
Dibs
Great little set up ..
When I go out for a few days kayaking & red claw catching, I just put a mattress & a couple of doonas in the back of the Patrol. Can sleep two in all sorts of weather but you'd need to be good friends.
I take my Gazebo that has walls for storing stuff & a stretcher for guests.
A silver tarp over the top of the Patrol & off one side as a lean to & all good.
But it would be a much better and easier set up with the little Goldstream camper.
dibs