Good video. Disappointed in the 300 series insofar that you still need a GVM upgrade to tow a 20ft off road van plus all of the accessories required for long term touring. Seriously considering replacing my 200 series with an American pick-up.
American pickups in their 1500 form are the same or worse. RAM DS models particularly have weak rear axles - check out the Jmacx channel; they did a good video on it. You could get a 2500/3500, but do you want all the licensing / parking complications that come with it?
Hi Ian, as a customer is kindly lending us this vehicle to do these videos we are working around their schedule. At the moment they are out enjoying their new toy! We will hopefully get a tow pro in the 300 next week for them and take it for a tow test before handing it back over.
@@CRUISEMASTERCOUNTRY The 200 does take around 30KG more fuel,so once that is taken off the difference between the two models the weight difference between the two is not huge.
TBH, I don’t honk Toyota really cares about the aftermarket upgrades. At the end of the day the aftermarket industry assists Toyota by giving them an ‘out’ on certain warranty claims. It’s a WIN/WIN/WIN for them. All the other manufacturers are the same 😏
Not at all. You can have a 300 kg TBM on a 3.5T van, provided you pack the van well. That leaves you with enough payload for the family. Just not much payload left over for aftermarket gear, which you can do without on fam holidays.
@@arielle_australia Reality is Steven, you’ve seen the standard traveller pack. Dual Battery, Bull Bar, Driving lights, winch ……..and BINGO, you’re over GVM 🤷🏼♂️
Love the scientific approach very informative. On the GVM topic where does it end, I believe the caravan manufacturers need to have a good at themselves also 3000kg plus vans, no doubt you can do better on the weight saving front.
I believe He said he weighs 80kg. When he sat in the drivers seat the front axel load increased by 40kg & the other 40 went to the rear (😂 funny about that). Anyway, he was referring to an extra 40 on the rear axel. Hope that helps.
I noticed this review is nowhere near as comprehensive as the review of the Defender. I think your reviews should all be the same so we can get an idea on pros and cons of each tow vehicle we are considering.
interesting, thanks for posting. can you confirm that if there was a GVM upgrade , from your results it 'may' only be good if the axle ratings are increased? also what if more passengers (family) are included?
