turtle33 Member 578 Member For: 19y 9m 9d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 15/08/07 11:30 AM Share Posted 15/08/07 11:30 AM oh okI was under the impression the more torque the better.no, not for the drive line, just better to get the heavy load moving. Mate ive blown 7 boxes in 35ks all from towing (4spd auto). Not sure about the 6sp auto but you will destroy the std clutch too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTB05S Member 42 Member For: 18y 4m 12d Posted 15/08/07 01:15 PM Share Posted 15/08/07 01:15 PM I was told by the dealership that my T could tow 2300kgs and they would warrant it as long as I went the genuine H/D towpack and load leveling. its a BF 6spd auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_85 Member 30 Member For: 17y 9m 8d Gender: Male Location: Mackay Posted 15/08/07 01:23 PM Author Share Posted 15/08/07 01:23 PM did they put that in writing for you? I would be just as worried as having an accident and the insurance company not covering you if you are towing more than the factory specs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTB05S Member 42 Member For: 18y 4m 12d Posted 16/08/07 06:39 AM Share Posted 16/08/07 06:39 AM funny you should say that, I actually did have a minor accident while towing and had no problems with insurance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason_85 Member 30 Member For: 17y 9m 8d Gender: Male Location: Mackay Posted 16/08/07 08:08 AM Author Share Posted 16/08/07 08:08 AM where you at fault or the other driver......you got lucky Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTB05S Member 42 Member For: 18y 4m 12d Posted 16/08/07 11:06 AM Share Posted 16/08/07 11:06 AM I was technically at fault, no other cars involved. was towing a mates trailer and a shackle let go and jacknifed on the m7 kissing the barrier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turtle33 Member 578 Member For: 19y 9m 9d Gender: Male Location: brisbane Posted 16/08/07 01:52 PM Share Posted 16/08/07 01:52 PM mate the tow weight is part of the compliance, so the dealer cant say she'll be right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTB05S Member 42 Member For: 18y 4m 12d Posted 17/08/07 08:22 AM Share Posted 17/08/07 08:22 AM yes I am aware of that, im not worried about the legality of it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tab Sucker Moderating Team 32,303 Member For: 20y 7m 7d Gender: Male Location: Brisbane Posted 17/08/07 08:45 PM Share Posted 17/08/07 08:45 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 21y 7m 6d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 18/08/07 11:08 AM Share Posted 18/08/07 11:08 AM I didn't have to much trouble towing this...Wouldn't want to do it all the time though.Taken from the Ford Website...XR6NAUte: Auto 2300kg - Manual 1200kg Sedan: Auto 2300kg - Manual 1200kgXR6TUte: Auto 1600kg - Manual 1200kgSedan: Auto 1600kg - Manual 1200kgXR8Ute: Auto 2300kg - Manual 1200kgSedan: Auto 1600kg - Manual 1200kgHeavy duty towpack is required to tow 2300kg capacity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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