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Automatic jeep for towing

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  • 20-11-2011 11:38pm
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    Bactidiaryl
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    Hi guys anyone know the heads up on using automatic jeeps for towing.I have a 12x6 cattle trailer that pulls up to 5 cows on a regular basis.Would an automatic D-max/Hilux have the torque or pulling power to pull heavy loads or should i stick to manual.Thanks in advance.


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    Slidey
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    When the dmax was first launched I attended a training course on them.

    One of the things they showed us was 2 dmax's doing a tug of war with each other. They auto one dragged the other one all over the shop.


    EricCartman has an auto one I think


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    JohnBoy
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    In my experience anyone who's never towed with an auto will say a manual is better. anyone who's towed with an auto will say auto is better.

    I've never towed with an auto but have a open mind.


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    Theanswers
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    I've towed with an auto and infact own an auto Range Rover....

    Would never go back. They're better in nearly everyway.

    you wont be disappointed.


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    Bactidiaryl
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    Nice one guys.Good info.Thanks.


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    Eric Cartman
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    the D-Max auto is pretty good for towing, has bits like 3rd start and some sort of gradient sensing control, I had to move a 3 tonne generator and it was quite happily moving it up a hill. the power setup for the 12N and 12S connectors is already there so fitting power is easy enough


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    MrFoxman360
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    I have an Landcruiser Amazon automatic, and I do a lot of heavy towing on a regular basis.

    I was sceptical of the auto for towing at first but it is great. No riding clutches or anything either, the only thing you may miss if changing from a manual is being able to slow down through the gears, but you get used to it.


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    Eric Cartman
    Registered Users Posts: 26,282 ✭✭✭✭Eric Cartman


    MrFoxman360 wrote: »
    I have an Landcruiser Amazon automatic, and I do a lot of heavy towing on a regular basis.

    I was sceptical of the auto for towing at first but it is great. No riding clutches or anything either, the only thing you may miss if changing from a manual is being able to slow down through the gears, but you get used to it.

    an amazon would pull pretty much anything :D


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    Juniorhurler
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    Eric Cartman wrote: »
    an amazon would pull pretty much anything :D

    Even Birds :D


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    MrFoxman360
    Registered Users Posts: 576 ✭✭✭MrFoxman360


    Eric Cartman wrote: »
    an amazon would pull pretty much anything :D
    Juniorhurler wrote: »
    Even Birds :D

    Yea, it's pretty good a both ;)


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