Guest thebow Guests Posted 28/01/04 08:38 PM Share Posted 28/01/04 08:38 PM Hi,I currently own a AUIIXR8 and do a fair bit of towing with it. I normally tow a 1300kg sleekline skisportz inboard but plan to upgrade to someting heavier in the next few years such as a malibu, tige or lewis eclipse.These boats are all farily heavy in the 2000kg+ range and I want to know if any of the forum memebers tow boats like these with a XR6T ute or sedan.I am currently tossing up between the XR8 ute but I was impressed with the drive on the XR6T'sCan the XR6T handle this kind of load on the trailer hitch and tow it nicely or should I go the 8 or something larger? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F6 RAPID Formerly Turbo6 Donating Members 2,332 Member For: 21y 3m 12d Location: North Brisbane Posted 28/01/04 10:37 PM Share Posted 28/01/04 10:37 PM I think you will find it will pull it easily (the turbo). I load my ute up with bikes and gear and pull an 8x5 box trailer full of stuff and no dramas - although your load will definitely be heavier.That is why trucks have turbos, they perform better under load. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Here since the start... Lifetime Members 10,282 Member For: 20y 11m 25d Gender: Male Location: Victoria Posted 28/01/04 11:27 PM Share Posted 28/01/04 11:27 PM The limit for the XR6T is 1600kg for an auto transmission, 1200kg for a manual I think?For towing 2000+kg's buy the XR8 auto with heavy duty towpack. :tosser: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomUte Member 26 Member For: 20y 9m 9d Location: Gold Coast Posted 28/01/04 11:45 PM Share Posted 28/01/04 11:45 PM I think the recommended max tow weight from ford for an auto xr6t is only 1600kg, with a normal 6 or xr8 it can be up to 2400kg with a Heavy Duty Tow Kit.That aside, I have towed around 1900kg with my ute with no problems at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbotom Team Bute Donating Members 1,550 Member For: 20y 9m 5d Gender: Male Location: Adelaide Posted 29/01/04 12:06 AM Share Posted 29/01/04 12:06 AM Irrespective of whether the XR6T can pull the > 1600kg load (auto) or not ( and I'm sure it can), the issue will be ....In the event of an accident, can you successfully make an insurance claim if you have exceeded the max rating of the load ?keep this in mind thebow. Ask the question to whoever installs the towbar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior Member 95 Member For: 20y 10m 28d Gender: Male Location: Kellyville, Sydney Posted 29/01/04 02:40 AM Share Posted 29/01/04 02:40 AM If you are going to tow make sure you get the auto, I tow my inboard around and my ute is manual. I live on a fairly steep hill and to get moving I have to give it about 2500 revs and dump the clutch which is not the best.I love manual cars but sometimes I wish I got the auto Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Turbo6man Lifetime Members 4,084 Member For: 21y 6m 10d Gender: Male Location: South Coast NSW Posted 29/01/04 08:10 AM Share Posted 29/01/04 08:10 AM With the weight you are planning to haul you have to go the XR8 auto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ms700 Moderating Team 10,170 Member For: 21y 2m 20d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 29/01/04 08:40 AM Share Posted 29/01/04 08:40 AM My dyno mate owns a auto XR6T, and he tows his boat (competition 8ltr), he has put airbags in the rear suspension to assist with the load, and he reckons its the best car he has EVER used for towing. He uses the H/D towbar with the square box hitch.He said some people get a tad annoyed when he drags them off at the lights towing his boat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatever Member 76 Member For: 20y 9m 9d Location: Brisbane Posted 29/01/04 12:59 PM Share Posted 29/01/04 12:59 PM I am used to a turbo diesal, so the only thing that piss me off is that when towing the fuel consumption doubles or triples. I am not sure if this apply to xr8.The speed sure makes up the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest thebow Guests Posted 30/01/04 02:16 AM Share Posted 30/01/04 02:16 AM Hi,Cool I think the insurance thing is the killer though. I am dead sure an auto XR6T woiuld certainly do a good job but the limited capacity makes it a non-starter as far as I am concerned.The XR8 would just scrape in a tige 20V so that's what I will be looking at..pity the F-series is so damn expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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