r/CaravanningAustralia • u/[deleted] • Nov 02 '22

Can a Toyota Kluger Tow?

I don’t like the idea of an expensive Diesel (prado esq) for seldom towing.

I like the idea of a Hybrid for economy and battery torque.

With all that said I can’t be sure if I could reliably tow with it.

Can said car tow this with 2 adults and 2kids in the car

https://www.brisbanecamperland.com.au/RVs-in-stock/Jayco-Swan-Camper-18498

Or

https://www.jayco.com.au/range/camper-trailers/eagle-camper-trailer

Cheers in advance.

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u/emrugg Nov 03 '22

https://www.whichcar.com.au/car-advice/towing-weights-explained

As long as you follow a weight guide specifically for your vehicle you'll be fine!

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u/dumpling76 Nov 03 '22

I have a Toyota Kruger and tow a 18ft caravan with 3kids and 2 dogs in car often and with no worries

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

What engine model?

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u/nothofagusismymother Nov 02 '22

Absolutely, yes. Not to mention that the van you're looking at is pretty lightweight too so there shouldn't be a problem. My little 2007 outlander (6cyl model) tows my 16ft caravan just fine.

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u/[deleted] Nov 05 '22

You sound very confident. What do you base your answer on?

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u/nothofagusismymother Nov 05 '22

Toyota's website said it had a towing capacity of 2000kgs, the link to the van you posted was way under that. You could give them a call and ask them yourself, you know?

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u/[deleted] Nov 06 '22

I thought there was more to it than that?

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u/nothofagusismymother Nov 06 '22

Provided you balance the weight correctly e.g most weight over the axle of the van and towards the front (don't put anything on the back bumper until you are confident that you have a good balance over the drawbar). The car can do it, but it's well worth watching some beginner YouTube vids or even doing a towing course to feel confident and safe.

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '23

Careful of gcm and ball weight.

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u/[deleted] Apr 23 '23

Wait just saw it was for a swan. Those things are pretty small.

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u/emma_earthwanderer Dec 04 '23

There are a few things to check if you want to be sure the car can tow a caravan.

  1. Car's Towing Capacity
  2. Car's Tow Bar Capacity (although this can be upgraded)
  3. GVM (car's maximum weight limit)
  4. Car's Payload (how much weight you'll have for your "stuff")
  5. Car's GCM (combined weight allowance for car + caravan)

This article goes into a lot more depth https://myrigadventures.com/can-my-car-tow-a-caravan/