D-Max single cab 4X4 to tow 2.9ton Caravan

My understanding is that the tow weight on these modern utes is inclusive of weight in the tray. Therefore if you have 500kg in the tray for example, your effective tow weight is reduced to 2500kg. I know this is the case on the Holden Colorado, which is essentially the DMax.

Also, 2.9t ATM is very close to the max load. not much wriggle room.

DM

Look at the GCVM that will tell you the maximum weight the rig can be.

I think you are confusing the spread of weight with the ball weight which forms part of the load.

EG max payload 600kg Ball weight 240kg = allowable payload 360kg

That includes Fuel, you and Mum and anything else in the vehicle.

Doesnt reduce towed weight just the amount you can load in the tow vehicle

Doesnt leave much room for lunch.

The above weights are only hypothetical but relevant to any vehicle.

Thanks Bruce, Graham, for the replies. I have the standard 105 1hz and recently did the round towing the Crusader Manhattan. Sometimes without head wind, level road but a little incline, its ok. But going thru the hills outside Perth to Hyden, it was quite a job because the old 1hz just did not have enough power to get up. May consider turbo by AMMS. thanks again. best regards..Graham, you are up Bribie Island?. Might come over to see your rig one day if its ok with you

Waste of money I reckon Neighbour has one, slower than a wet week in Tully LOL
A Factory TD is the go and yes email me.

That can happen with any rig if weight distribution is bad.

Some have no idea how to pack a rig.

Also setting up the brakes so that the van comes on slightly BEFORE the car can go a long way to stopping snaking.

As with inexperienced drivers when skidding the instinctive thing is hit the brakes.

VERY WRONG.