couple of nights ago I asked about towing a double float with a Nissan Rnessa with not good news as the response. SO! how about a 3litre diesel Toyota Granvia van. I see people towing with vans, but have always thought they didn't have enough weight in the back end for maximum stability. Comments please. Seems these days everyone tows with an SUV, but we don't have one, nor can we afford to buy one.
intrade,
Feb 27, 6:34pm
harrier they are sortof a suv but most non 4x4 they are also sold as lexus i be researching them for suv things
gunhand,
Feb 27, 6:36pm
I think if you gave a price range that people may be able to suggest something that would be suitable for your purpose.And being more mature you would want something easy to get in and out of!
ansypansy1,
Feb 27, 6:41pm
Sorry, I forgot to mention that we own a Granvia in very good condition, but could do without it, if we were to consider giving it to them to tow with. Over generous mummy that I am
intrade,
Feb 27, 6:43pm
ok what granvia swb 4x4 or what
ansypansy1,
Feb 27, 6:50pm
as per my original post a 3 litre diesel van, not a 4X4 which incidentally has had all but the two front seats removed.
ansypansy1,
Feb 27, 6:52pm
thanks John, but it wasn't THAT post I couldn't find, I'd started a new one tonight about the Toyota Granvia
countrypete,
Feb 28, 7:21am
Don't call him John.
twink19,
Feb 28, 7:48am
A couple of people I know tow race cars with3lt Toyota Hiace vans, the would be under 2000kg
ansypansy1,
Feb 28, 8:59am
Why not, isn't that his name.
gmphil,
Feb 28, 9:26am
Had a granvia vangood tow wagon tow allsorts car transporter to hastings in back from aucks 7 meter boat top north in back no worrys only problem dam rear door not open as trailer in way ,flat trailer ok
corky,
Feb 28, 9:26am
Apparently not.
kazbanz,
Feb 28, 10:06am
Granvia has the lenth you need. Throwing tack in wouldn't be an issue. Dunno about the lack of rear end weight though. I could imagine massive wheelspin in a muddy paddock.-I must say I have no real factual basis to say this as I used to cart race bikes/trailbikes in my hiace van and a trailer with no issues
therafter1,
Feb 28, 10:30am
9, 11 + 13 . this place is a barrel of monkeys isn??
elect70,
Feb 28, 1:55pm
Reason mosthave 4x4s isbecauseof theterrainthey go intoespecially with 2 horses,granviawont cut it. Buy acheap 4X4like discos, theyare dirtcheap,goodtow wagon , solid chassis, good torquey motor, parts are eay to get & cheap .
msigg,
Feb 28, 3:39pm
Yes on the road the granvia will be good to tow with.
ansypansy1,
Mar 1, 8:18am
so I've had a few mixed messages, but it sounds as though it wouldn't be the end of the world to put a float behind our van. thanks for the comments folks.
elect70,
Mar 1, 2:20pm
^^ dont go on to wet paddockscheckmax towing weightfor the van firstor Mr plod willget you &cost you $$ in fines , then you will have to buy a 4x4
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