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4WDING
& off-road
HTow like a pro with an Isuzu UTE
OOKING up fully loaded, and work reversing like a pro in es when towing, because els now equipped with
a boat, trailer, back from there to make no time. of the extra weight it will
Trailer Sway Control too, you’ll have the con- fidence to ‘tow your own way’.
camper van or sure your vehicle match- Taking your time and take longer for the mo- caravan can be both ex- es the task at hand. having patience is the mentum of your vehicle
citing and daunting at the same time.
An important item often overlooked is the fact that towing capacity includes the boat, out- board and trailer as well as all the gear inside – fuel, fresh water, tackle gear, even your lunch box – every extra item on board your trailer, boat or caravan has to be accounted for to ensure you aren’t left ‘punching above your weight’, so to speak.
key to successful trailer reversing.
to be halted.
A good rule of thumb
The Isuzu D-MAX offers 3.5-tonne braked towing on all 4x4 mod- els and 4x2 High-Ride models, while the 7-seat MU-X offers a 3-tonne braked towing capacity across the entire range.
The potential for dis- aster does exist, but with our handy tips from Isu- zu UTE, you’ll be able to confidently hitch up your rig and head safely off into the sunset.
Oversteering can cause the trailer to turn sharp- ly, so make gradual movements.
on following distance of the vehicle in front of youisoneandahalfto two car lengths for every 20km/h of speed when towing.
Starting out
Don’t get embarrassed if it all goes wrong – it happens to the best of us. Braking
One of the most im- portant points to keep in mind when you’re turning while towing is that you must take turns significantly wider than you typically would.
These outstanding tow- ing capacities give you the versatility to tow all you need with ease.
The first step to safe towing is to ensure your vehicle and van are built for purpose – by that we mean that they’re both up to the job physically and legally.
Reversing
Even if you have the biggest and best brakes fitted to your vehicle and trailer, it is absolute- ly essential to allow for longer stopping distanc-
It’s always a good idea to give yourself plenty of extra room when turn- ing to ensure the outside edge of the van is clear of all curb side hazards. Tools of the trade
Instilling confidence while on the road, the entire 19MY Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X range are backed by an extensive dealer net- work of over 150 sites, and the comprehensive Service Plus 6-6-7 care package encompassing a 6-year warranty, 6-year roadside assistance and 7-year capped price ser- vicing – for worry free motoring.
The rule to go by here is find out how heavy your boat and trailer are
Reversing a trailer re- ally isn’t as difficult as it might seem, and with a bit of practice you’ll be
If you get in a bind, just pull forward and straighten everything out and try again.
Cornering
To the Cape or not to the Cape
* from P64
I thought, ‘Gee, I bet-
know that Falcon bearings fit a Holden trailer hub, this gives you Falcon bearings and a stub axle that is stronger than a Hold- en stub axle.
ven’t been in nearly 30 years.
ter make up a spare axle in case we do get to go up to the tip.’
Once the trip with Donna and the kids is over and we are back home, I’ll unload the camper, pack the 5m tinnie with gear, load up the 4WD and head back to Weipa for a fishing trip.
I bought two Falcon bearing stub axles, NTN bearings, 1.7m of 50 x 50 x 4mm box mild steel and made the axle up.
Now this axle is on- ly to get me out of trouble, not that I ex- pect any.
I used two Holden hubs with Holden stud pattern to fit the tyres I already had – a lot of people don’t
If the Cape road does open and we get togotothetip,it will be good to have a look around – I ha-
I love my fishing holidays.
‘Til next month, stay safe on our roads and the water.
www.bnb shing.com.au
With 19MY mod-
Of course when you’re on the open road with a trailer in tow, you want to know you have the right tool at hand to get you to your destination safely and in comfort – without having to take out a loan for your fuel bill.
Whether it’s navigating a sea of traffic during the weekday commute or dropping the boat in at your local ramp on the weekend, the Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X are geared for any adventure and ready to tow your own way.
As well as being a prac- tical and reliable vehicle, both the Isuzu D-MAX and MU-X are capable of towing a serious load.
Whatever you are tow- ing, you can be confident that the Isuzu range is equipped to perform.
Visit isuzuute.com.au for more information.
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