Which large 4x4?

[LEEYVETTE]

Have a look at the Sorento@s sister - the Hyundai Terracan. A bit old fashioned but an extra 400cc, more economical, 5yr warranty and change out of your

 

[davedee]

Ive heard that there is a new terracan coming out thi year but if not you can get a 57reg with 4k on clock ex demo for

 

[Mikey1]

Hi Alan

Was self levelling across the whole range as my mate didnt have it on his,i think he had the lowest model in the range?

 

[Andrewbutcher]

Hi Alan

Was self levelling across the whole range as my mate didnt have it on his,i think he had the lowest model in the range?

Hi Mikey, we have the XE (bottom of the range) the whole range has self levelling suspension.

 

[Andrewbutcher]

Thank you all for your help, i think we will wait for the new sorento, then decide between that and a Land cruiser!

Thank you again, Andrew & Sally.

 

[Mikey1]

Hi Mikey, we have the XE (bottom of the range) the whole range has self levelling suspension.

Hi

He must have had it and just didnt notice it,sorry my mistake.

 

[Dustydog]

Mikey

The self levelling suspension was an integral part of the Sachs shock absorber. The shocker will always return to the preset height irrespective of load. It on starts working as the Sorie moves causing the shocker to pump up. It does not have an external pumping system like some vehicles. Have a look at Sachs site for a full explanation.

Andrew and Sally,

I was reading Top Gear in the dentist yesterday and noted the Sorento was voted 18th out of some 150+ cars. The Disco was 124th! In fact apart from those 4x4s not tested no other tug beat the Sorento.

Cheers

Alan

 

[Mikey1]

Alan

A very clever system as good as air suspension very simple in design.

 

[Dustydog]

Makes you wonder if the sachs shockers could be retrofitted to other vehicles? Bingo instant self levelling suspension.

Cheers

Alan

 

[Paul_5099000]

I am not anti 4x4, and they do have their uses, but in reality the majority of caravanning can be achieved very successfully without 4 wheel drive.

There are a number of large MPVs that will cope with virtually any caravan available in the UK. They offer better ride comfort, more seating options and load space, with lower operating costs.

Could these be a viable alternative ?

Hi all...

I run a landcruiser...(Toyota Colorado actually)

i drag a compass Rallye 640....

this beast weighs 1900 kgs

what option do i have but to drive a big 4x4 to drag this caravan....and its not massive..its only a twin 4 berth...just made dam heavy ...

 

[Carl-GreyhoundsrUs]

Makes you wonder if the sachs shockers could be retrofitted to other vehicles? Bingo instant self levelling suspension.

Cheers

Alan

When it comes to large 4x4s, no one seems to have mentioned the good old Nissan Patrol. I bought a brand new Kia Sorrento in 2005, it broke down every time I towed with it and almost put me off caravanning forever. I swapped it for a Patrol and would never consider changing.