Towing with Isuzu D-Max

dennisps
dennisps Forum Participant Posts: 51
edited September 2015 in Towcars & Towing #1

Just about to swap our car for an Isuzu D-Max.... any tips for towing with this pickup? Caravan is out of warranty, so no issue there with towing with a "commercial" vehicle... Although obviously don't want to damage it due to stiff suspension. Thinking
I may need to weigh the back down a bit, to take some bounce out of it... a few 25KG bags of sand would do the trick I reckon... or am I being overly worried? I have come across the Dixon-Bate shocklink, but doesn't look like I could legally fit one as it
would need to be type approved with the towbar, which seems unlikely!!

Any thoughts?

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  • Big Blue
    Big Blue Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited February 2018 #2

    Hi dennisps

    I am also thinking of getting an Isuzu D-Max - did you eventually get one? If so how has it been ? I would be mosy interested to hear your review / thoughts.

    Many thanks

     

     

  • armourer
    armourer Forum Participant Posts: 218
    edited February 2018 #3

    you will look like a pikey towing with a pick up !!

  • Big Blue
    Big Blue Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited February 2018 #4

    Why?

  • Rocky 2 buckets
    Rocky 2 buckets Forum Participant Posts: 7,101
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    edited February 2018 #5

    I’ll give you a more adult answer Blue-they’re great, I have the Yukon, they’re just big estate vehicles. The back has a massive amount of storage to stop you overloading the C/van. It’s 29-30mpg towing, if the Isuzu dmax can tug 3.5tonnes it’s not going to have issues with a sub 2tonne C/van. The Dmax 2017-2018 doesn’t need adblue to comply with emissions laws. Any questions just ask away👍🏻😊

  • Big Blue
    Big Blue Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited February 2018 #6

    Thanks Rocky - you've highlighted exactly what my reasearch was telling me. If you don't mind me asking a few questions - Do you have the 2.5 or 1.9 and auto or manual? Do you find the towball height ok without needing any special adjustment? Do you use a shocklink or similar? Do you have a roll top on the load bed or a canopy and if the latter which one and any comments good or bad? Much appreciatedtongue-out

  • Rocky 2 buckets
    Rocky 2 buckets Forum Participant Posts: 7,101
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    edited February 2018 #7

    No worries.

    2.5 manual. A mate has the 1.9 & loves it, He tugs 2-3tonnes happily.

    Towball height excellent, I had the bar fitted by Isuzu.

    Shocklink?🤔

    canopy, I need it to get more kit in, Dogs & it keeps all my Tree surgery gear dry. Roll tops reduce the size of the protected area.

    pic below, it’s 6yrs old in June. Never missed a beat👍🏻

     

     

     

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited February 2018 #8

    That’s smart, Rocky. Looks like you’ve just polished it. wink

  • Big Blue
    Big Blue Forum Participant Posts: 6
    edited February 2018 #9

    Thanks Rocky - sorted - Isuzu here I come cool

  • Wherenext
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    edited February 2018 #10

    Rocky, what's your solo towing mpg like? Do happen to know the category for pollution levels as we'll be towing abroad and will need certain stickers. Ta.

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited February 2018 #11

    29-30mpg WN. I’ve never towed abroad👍🏻

  • Rocky 2 buckets
    Rocky 2 buckets Forum Participant Posts: 7,101
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    edited February 2018 #12

    Me?😂😂😂. Vladimir & His crew do it😗

  • Tinwheeler
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    edited February 2018 #13

    Vlad the pail, eh? cool

  • Wherenext
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    edited February 2018 #14

    Sorry, Rocky, meant to say solo NOT towing. Doesn't make sense otherwise, but what else is new?

  • Rocky 2 buckets
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    edited February 2018 #15

    40mpg, I never go anywhere fast😊. The new 1.9 Truck is better MPG than the 2.5, as expected I guess👍🏻

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