Towing

Trailer plugs, adapters and connectors: Everything you need to know

By Mark Oastler · 10 Jan 2022

There are lots of safety issues to consider when towing and one of those is making sure that the electrical systems shared between your tow vehicle and trailer are ‘talking’ to each other and functioning correctly, from indicators and brake lights to electronically controlled trailer brakes, stability control systems and more.

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Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain 2022 review: off-road test

By Marcus Craft · 04 Jan 2022

Isuzu's top-of-the-range D-Max ute, the X-Terrain, has undergone a refresh as part of a range-wide update for 2022. Most tweaks are style-based but there have been a few changes of substance, including a tow bar receiver as standard, 50kg more of gross combined mass, and heated front seats.With a price-tag more than $60k, is the X-Terrain worth your consideration? Check out our latest review...

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Toyota HiLux 2022 review: Workmate petrol manual 4x2 single-cab cab-chassis - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 28 Dec 2021

Up to the end of November the Toyota HiLux 4x4 was outsold by Ford's Ranger 4x4 in 2021, but the HiLux continued to maintain top spot in Australian ute sales because of its firm grip on the work-focused 4x2 market, in which it commands an enviable sales share of around 40 per cent.

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2022 Toyota Land Cruiser LC300 GX vs Nissan Patrol Ti-L vs Land Rover Defender 110 D250 comparison review: On road, off-road, and towing!

By Matt Campbell · 26 Dec 2021

The new Toyota LandCruiser 300 Series is one of the most anticipated 4x4 models in Australia, so we thought we'd see how it stacks up against a couple of like-minded competitor four-wheel drives. Here we have the 300 GX up against the Nissan Patrol Ti-L and the Land Rover Defender 110 D250. All three close on price, performance, practicality - we drove them off-road and included a towing test!

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SsangYong Musso 2022 review: XLV ELX - GVM test

By Mark Oastler · 10 Dec 2021

The Ssangyong Musso 4x4 ute has always been a small-volume player in Australia. However, since adding the XLV long wheelbase/leaf spring variant to its existing short wheelbase/coil-spring offering in 2019, the Korean manufacturer has been increasing its sales foothold.

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Can I tow a 1478kg (ATM) caravan with my Nissan X-Trail 2017 4x4 2.5L Petrol Automatic?

By David Morley · 06 Dec 2021

Can I tow a 1478kg (ATM) caravan with my Nissan X-Trail 2017 4x4 2.5L Petrol Automatic?

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Can the Ford Everest RWD 2021 tow a mid-sized caravan mainly on road? Or do you need the 4WD version?

By David Morley · 05 Dec 2021

Can the Ford Everest RWD 2021 tow a mid-sized caravan mainly on road? Or do you need the 4WD version?

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How to drive with a trailer

By Mark Oastler · 01 Dec 2021

Knowing how to tow a trailer confidently and safely is a vital skill for any driver, from a single-axle box-trailer or camper-trailer to motorcycle and jet-ski trailers to heavy duty multi-axle caravans, horse floats and car/boat trailers.

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What seven or eight-seater cars can be flat towed?

By David Morley · 18 Nov 2021

We currently flat tow a 2002 Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 but are looking to upgrade to something more modern. What relatively current model seven or eight-seater cars/4WDs can be flat towed? Do any modern 4WDs have neutral position on the transfer case? We are a family of six so a five-seater isn’t an option.

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Five best small SUVs for towing

By David Morley · 02 Nov 2021

It’s generally agreed that, when it comes to towing, the bigger, heavier the car doing that job, the better.

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