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Re: First Caravan Tow with the Exy
Haven't towed a caravan as of yet, but I have towed a boat of lesser weight.. maybe around 900kg. I got about 13.8L/100km so I think your figures are pretty good... especially those you recorded with the overdrive on.
With overdrive off you are going to always use more fuel, but it gives you the response when you need it. If I'm coming to any sort of incline I always turn the overdrive off when towing... as you mentioned, you don't want the tranny working overtime by changing up and down.
As for the rest of your trip... oops... but remember; accidents happen! Hehe.. sounds like the sort of things that would happen to me.
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26/Apr/2007, 1:18 pm
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Re: First Caravan Tow with the Exy
This thread has been moved to the "Towing" section of the forum for similar content.
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26/Apr/2007, 2:53 pm
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Re: First Caravan Tow with the Exy
Recently did a 9500km trip from Adelaide to W.A.and return towing a Colt 13ft. Caravan. It weighs in at about 1000kg loaded,I averaged 14.5km/ltr for the trip overall.We drove in overdrive all of the way and never encountered any prblems with the Exy in any way.I fitted a trans cooler before we left and this proved to be a good move.I wouldnt hesitate to tow our caravan anywhere as I find the Exy a very good and capable tow vehicle.
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26/Apr/2007, 4:05 pm
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Re: First Caravan Tow with the Exy
G'day John,
We tow a 5.1 metre pop-top van with our auto Exxy which is bog standard except for a transmission oil cooler. We've been across to Perth and back (from Sydney) and other trips, about 15,000 kms or so. I mostly leave overdrive on but switch it off approaching a hill or going down for engine braking. If it changes back to second I will pull it back to keep it in second until the hill flattens a bit but I wait for it to change down itself first. Fuel consumption varies of course but typically around 14-15 litres/100k at around 90-100 kph, sometimes better on flat ground etc and worse in extreme head winds on the Nullabour. We had them in both directions including one day at 45 degrees as well. I'm not totally convinced about better consumption with premium fuel. To me it hasn't been obvious.
Regards, Ken
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5/Dec/2007, 3:34 pm
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Re: First Caravan Tow with the Exy
G'day John,
I tow a Statesman Royale 1990 model (van length 18' + tow bar) single axle independant suspension. I had both my exy & van weighed 4-12-2007 loaded with 60ltrs water,2 spare tyres, battery, clothes, and plenty of beer & spirits, & a can of coke for the wife.
3080 Kgs, van is 1580 & exy 1500.
I use OD, but near hills switch it off, normal driving staying at 100Kms, my fuel consumption varies between 15.580 ltrs per 100Km,(6.42 kms per ltr) and 16.207 ltrs. (6.36kms per ltr) depending on the number of hills or flat country.
On long uphills I will manualy shift to 2nd to ease the load on the tranny. 
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5/Dec/2007, 5:49 pm
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Re: First Caravan Tow with the Exy
Hi John,
I have just completed my first trip towing with my Xtrail, to Adelaide, from Trafalgar (Vic). 17' Avan about 1550kg fully loaded. The fuel consumption was similar to yours at around 16L per 100km. Driving in 2WD mode all the way, overdive off and sitting on about 90KMH.
I was a little unhappy with the "soft rear" though, as the vehicle tended to "bounce" on undulating highway, despite the van/X'trail being correctly levelled with level riders. I had 145kg ball weight, and had to take up 70kg on the hitch to level vehicles.
I am hoping to check out suspension options. Also looking at gas.
Happy and safe travelling.
From another John!
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29/Dec/2007, 3:05 pm
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Re: First Caravan Tow with the Exy
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I was a little unhappy with the "soft rear" though, as the vehicle tended to "bounce" on undulating highway, despite the van/X'trail being correctly levelled with level riders. I had 145kg ball weight, and had to take up 70kg on the hitch to level vehicles.
I am hoping to check out suspension options.
Hi all,
I have a coromal van on order (approx. max 1500kg & ball weight 150kg) and are concerned about the rear suspension being too soft as level rides are not recommended. I am considering air bags to assist the rear in my T31 CVT petrol.
Will the rear drop a lot with this load?
Any ideas on suspension options now? Any using a friction sway control?
Do I need to fit a transmission cooler for a CVT?
Any advice/experiences on towing appreciated.
thanks David
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T31 ST CVT
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9/Dec/2008, 10:01 pm
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Re: First Caravan Tow with the Exy
Hi David,
I tow a van similar in weight to yours - a 16' Avan, 1480kg loaded with around 143kg on the ball. My exy is a T30 so I am not familiar with the T31 suspension or towbar ratings and fittings.
With my van on I have had to use a LDH to take up about 70kg of the ball weight to bring the exy and van to level riding. I did fit stronger springs (OME) which gave a firmer ride but I still needed the LDH. Nissan did not have available heavier springs.
I would have fitted the air bags, but the price at the time was in the order of $2500.
I have had problems with my towbar and subframe, refer "Chassis Problems" under the towing thread, but the causes of my problems are probably rectified on the T31.
Happy vanning, and hope you have as much enjoyment as we are vanning with the exy.
Cheers
John
X-722
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9/Dec/2008, 10:41 pm
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Re: First Caravan Tow with the Exy
Hi John,
Thanks for your advice and reassuring words.
I am looking forward to caravaning.
Did you find you had enough engine power?
Happy and safe travelling
thanks
David
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T31 ST CVT
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10/Dec/2008, 9:17 pm
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