I'm researching a tow vehicle for my first caravan (yet to be purchased). I want a compact one but still with enough grunt to tow easily. I'm going for a diesel (unless persuaded otherwise). I was looking at a Jeep Cherokee 2.8 diesel which ticked a lot of boxes in being not too big and seeming to have enough power to do the job but seem to be getting a bit of negative feedback on their reliability so any feedback would be appreciated. Another strong option seems to be the new Pajero 3 door which has a 3.2 L diesel. Both these vehicles are auto only, is that good or bad for towing???
Hi I'm Mike , Sandras dreams husband, have you looked at the Hyundai Terracan with the 2.9 Turbo Diesel engine with auto gearbox, we have one , it is very good value @ about 41000 dollars & the fuel economy is excellent & the towing ability is a piece of cake, it can tow up to 2500kg. We tow a boat with ours & will shortly be getting a camper trailer to go away in & I have no doubts it will do the job very well.
Hi Im Tony the smarter part of the dustoffs,I am towing a 2.5 tonne van with a Nissan Navarra 3 litre turbo diesel,it is a2006 model and has been discontinued in favour of a 2.5 litre common rail turbo diesel which produces 10 kw more than the 3 litre model. These come in man or auto for more info see Nissan website .
You have probably started your search by deciding on the approx weight of your intended van.
Having done so, I too would be wary about the Jeep ... have seen a couple on the road with transmission problems.
Although I am a very satisfied Patrol owner (an ageing 1995 4.2EFI with >120Km of pulling a 2.7t rig), if I were looking at medium sized vans, (& mediun sized 4WDs) I would look VERY closely at Prados. Toyota make excellent vehicles.
I have seen lots of the new Navaras doing great work though .. maybe another look might be worthwhile.
after all this i have bought a motorhome.................left field approach and will tow a small 4wd for times that i need it, otherwise will use pushbikes which i love or perhaps a trail bike to get about when stationary, otherwise can flit about on the blacktop as the desire takes...........any comments are welcome, lets keep these discussions flowing...............J
