Isuzu D max dual cab ute

Ken,

You won't go wrong. I had a Toyota m/v turbo diesel 80 series and sold it (only because I wanted a traytop), and bought a D max 2 years ago, and I can't fault it. Pulls my van which is a Coromal Pioneer XC (about 2 ton loaded), with as much ease as the Toyota. The Isuzu does less revs at the same speed.
I jusy filled the Isuzu with diesel this morning and it took 62 litres and had done 616 kms, about 320 of the distance towing a tandem trailer with 2 ton in it.

Nick

Hi mate, sold the 80 series and got new D Max in Feb this year. Am i happy ? you betcha !!. Our van is a " Dirt road van" and i guess loaded it weighed 2800kg + we have modified the Max bull bar, winch, 2nd battery, ironman suspension lifted 55mm. towed the van up through mungo, mennindee, milparinka. nocunda innaminkca, the strezlicki track flinders rangers etc, we got 14 -15l / 100 klm most of the time. handled the van no probs, some would argue that it is to small to tow a very large van but in "only 6000k,s " we had no problems at all. When money (or george tatts) allow will get a mandrel bent exhaust system fitted then maybe chip it but thats down the track a bit. Brother in law has one and all it does is tow Vans ( for a living ).
Cheers Warren

Love our two Isuzu's to death now waiting for this 2012 model to replace one of the MU'sSite Link

Best thing i done was bourght the Isuzu DMax for towing my van, all up weight gust under 5 ton all up and i get min 6 km/l or 16.6 l/100, and i drive hard .


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Hi Shylok,

We have an 09 auto LSU, towing a van about 2 ton loaded, very happy. We have replaced the leaf spring, shockies (EFS), 2inch lift and fitted air bags (Air Bag Man, Firestone) to level the load. Do not use weight distribution bars, if you read the instructions thoroughly it will tell you not to use in 'drive ways', every servo in Australia, do not go over 'speed humps', every caravan park in Australia, so do your homework first. We have noticed just about every vehicle using them still appears to be sagging in the rear. If you decide to buy a canopy, have a good look at the EGR brand, we are rapt with ours, very strong, we have the 150kg rated racks (tinnie). Also fitted a Safari Snorkel but have noticed no difference to the fuel economy. Best economy around town empty, 7-7.5 lts to the 100klm, towing best was 11.1 to the 100, worst was 16.5 to the 100 (hilly country).
Good Luck.
Wayne

Hi Shylok, you may be interested in thread Id 86441.

Eg

"General Operating Instructions for the use of Load Levelling Devices

• Disengage the Spring Bars of the Load Leveller / Weight Distribution system when
driving or reversing into and out of driveways.
• The Load Leveller / Weight Distribution system must be disengaged (the spring/torsion
bars must be released) when –
o Negotiating rough, uneven terrain
o Entering or exiting
?? driveways,
?? short steep gutters,
?? access ramps,
?? speed humps and dips
o negotiating tight, acute turns at low speeds, such as when reversing or
manoeuvring; or
o when travelling up/down abrupt steep inclines
?? i.e. severe, undulating road surfaces, creek crossings etc
• Drivers must proceed with caution when negotiating corrugated roads and approach
inclines slowly whilst the Load Leveller / Weight Distribution system is in use.
o Disengagement of the torsion / spring bars may be necessary to prevent undue
load and stress on the frame / towing coupling and/or hitch assembly.
The above is a general summary of various manufacturers Operating Instructions for the use of Load Levelling Devices. Refer to the manufacturer of your load levelling device/s and/or towing equipment for specific details."

Note the reference to undulating road surfaces. This would cover most country roads.

Best of luck???
Wayne

hello Ken,
Holden colarado would do the same as what all the other replies you have got on this subject.
Holden colorado is just a re badged izusu with a different grill.

Also don't forget a cab chassis dual cab has a longer wheelbase than a well bodied ute but no automatic, if this is of any interest.
Alpero

A couple of old threads that may help

Rodeo Towing Issues

Cheers Tony