Towing

It looks like we're going to be stuck on our island continent for a little while. Not that it's really a problem because between the exceptional beauty of places like the Victorian High Country and the remote paradises of northern Australia, we have pretty much everything we need for a great escape right here. 

Where can I find online all the specs for my 2013 iX35 Highlander Diesel's towing capacity? I’m looking for tow-ball-weight and all the other specs to check against the little Wild Boar Road Trotter mini-caravan. I have been towing Jayco Swift for a while and it tows like a dream, but selling it.

'Luxury' and 'ute' are two words that, in the past, never spent any time in the same sentence together - and if they did there was always an uncomfortable silence between the two.

The GX is the entry-point into the Fortuner range with its list price of $49,080.The GX comes standard 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, cloth seats, air conditioning, an 8.0-inch display with a reversing camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker stereo, plus front and rear parking sensors.All grades in the Fortuner range come with the same engine – it’s a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel which now makes 20kW more power and 50Nm more torque than before with its outputs of 150kW and 500Nm.Shifting gears is a six-speed automatic transmission.All Fortuners are four-wheel drive. You can select from two-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive in high and low ranges.The braked towing capacity is 3100kg.The Toyota Fortuner scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2019. All three grades have AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assistance, adaptive cruise control and road sign recognition.

The GXL sits in the middle of the Fortuner range with its list price of $54,350.The GXL comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights, cloth seats, an 8.0-inch display with a reversing camera, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a six-speaker stereo, 'Downhill Assist Control', climate control, sat nav, digital radio, privacy glass, power driver’s seat, roof rails, LED fog lights, a proximity key, plus front and rear parking sensors.All grades in the Fortuner range come with the same engine – it’s a 2.8-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel which now makes 20kW more power and 50Nm more torque than before with its outputs of 150kW and 500Nm.Shifting gears is a six-speed automatic transmission.All Fortuners are four-wheel drive. You can select from two-wheel drive, and four-wheel drive in high and low ranges.The braked towing capacity is 3100kg.The Toyota Fortuner scored the maximum five-star ANCAP rating when it was tested in 2019. All three grades have AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert with steering assistance, adaptive cruise control and road sign recognition. 

How long should a rear universal joint last on a 2015 VW Amarok? Mine has a fair bit of movement but no vibration yet or a clunk. And are they expensive to replace?

Can I tow a small caravan with my 2020 Mitsubishi Outlander?

Which vehicle would be better for towing a caravan up to 2.8 tonne: Ford Ranger, Isuzu D-Max or VW Amarok?

I'm looking at a 2016 Ford Ranger XL 2.2L 4x2, I was just wondering if there's anything I should know/look out for while checking it out? Any common issues?

Towing a caravan or boat can be a complicated procedure, but luckily most states don't impose a speed limit while driving with a large load.