Rudi_ARX-TURBO Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 happy easter guys, i have a boet which i would really love to tow with my ar/x but reading some of the threads our cars can;t ? but was wondering after seeing pn 350 stagea towing a car is there a difference and he has been doing for a while apparantly Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422590-so-i-want-to-tow-a-boat/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiwiRS4T Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Get a properly made/attached tow bar from someone who knows what they are doing. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422590-so-i-want-to-tow-a-boat/#findComment-6798923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 happy easter guys, i have a boet which i would really love to tow with my ar/x but reading some of the threads our cars can;t ? but was wondering after seeing pn 350 stagea towing a car is there a difference and he has been doing for a while apparantly How much does your boat weigh Rudi? If you can keep the ball load to a sensible amount, you should be ok if it's not much more than a tonne. Also depends how far you're going to be towing; I reckon the fuel economy will be devastating. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422590-so-i-want-to-tow-a-boat/#findComment-6799097 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi_ARX-TURBO Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 How much does your boat weigh Rudi? If you can keep the ball load to a sensible amount, you should be ok if it's not much more than a tonne. Also depends how far you're going to be towing; I reckon the fuel economy will be devastating. hey dale, it weighs 750 kg, i normaly tow with my 2.0 van easy but i want to do it in comfort, as for fuel economy i don;t care and the trips are normaly under an 1hr,and i would get a transmision cooler if i do. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422590-so-i-want-to-tow-a-boat/#findComment-6799108 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daleo Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 hey dale, it weighs 750 kg, i normaly tow with my 2.0 van easy but i want to do it in comfort, as for fuel economy i don;t care and the trips are normaly under an 1hr,and i would get a transmision cooler if i do. I reckon you're good to go there mate; My 270kg trailer with 2 roadbikes tools & gear is over 750kg, towed to PI several times with no issue. Several trips a year with 1 tonne of firewood/gravel/sand; no issues. A large trans cooler is a good thing to have whether you tow or not. At least you won't get stuck on the boat ramp. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422590-so-i-want-to-tow-a-boat/#findComment-6799130 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi_ARX-TURBO Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 I reckon you're good to go there mate; My 270kg trailer with 2 roadbikes tools & gear is over 750kg, towed to PI several times with no issue. Several trips a year with 1 tonne of firewood/gravel/sand; no issues. A large trans cooler is a good thing to have whether you tow or not. At least you won't get stuck on the boat ramp. cheers again dale Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422590-so-i-want-to-tow-a-boat/#findComment-6799198 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClassOne Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Would recommend a trans cooler or a oil with a higher hot value Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422590-so-i-want-to-tow-a-boat/#findComment-6799362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudi_ARX-TURBO Posted March 30, 2013 Author Share Posted March 30, 2013 Would recommend a trans cooler or a oil with a higher hot value thanks max all info is greatfull, happy easter to all Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422590-so-i-want-to-tow-a-boat/#findComment-6799367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raysboostin Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 When you said tow a boat, I immediately thought, "why not just drive your R33 instead of towing it?" Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422590-so-i-want-to-tow-a-boat/#findComment-6802374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaff Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 Hey. My I convinced my old boy to buy an ARX a few years ago. He's been towing a 1400kg caravan with it, although with a couple of dramas. He's stuck on an oil cooler, got a good tow bar company to make a custom bar, and got some helper bags in the rear. Allegedly the towbar mounts have to go a fair way forward as its not real strong in the rear for crumple zones and stuff. The air bags were used to stop the excessive camber with the extra rear weight. Apart from the fairly ordinary fuel economy, he's fairly chuffed. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422590-so-i-want-to-tow-a-boat/#findComment-6802439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PN-Mad Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 My god, what's the economy in that thing towing? Tell him to budget for a turbo replacement. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422590-so-i-want-to-tow-a-boat/#findComment-6802575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
czeno Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 I towed with mine for the first time last week. Single axle trailer 2400x1500 bed, mostly filled with timber. She towed better than anything I've ever used to tow (having spent no time behind the wheel of 6 litre V8s). I was stunned by the acceleration with the empty trailer on the first truck I had to pass. The AWD has to be the trump card too, what a car. Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422590-so-i-want-to-tow-a-boat/#findComment-6802632 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seano350GT Posted April 2, 2013 Share Posted April 2, 2013 When you said tow a boat, I immediately thought, "why not just drive your R33 instead of towing it?" Link to comment https://www.sau.com.au/forums/topic/422590-so-i-want-to-tow-a-boat/#findComment-6802638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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