First Time Caravaner

PJD · 23-06-2016, 23:01

Hi All, just bought a Terrano 2 to tow our 23ft tourer. First 4x4 and caravan so going to be a learning curve on both aspects. I took the car and van for a test run over the weekend and was amazed how easy it was. The van is just over 1200kgs unladen but would say it was around 1300kgs with everything on. Didn't even feel it with the terrano. Reversing took some practice but managed to get on to the pitch in about 15 mins.

jims-terrano · 23-06-2016, 23:14

Flipping heck you don't do things by halves do you. Enjoy both your toys

Lazy-Ferret · 23-06-2016, 23:45

You may have started at the wrong end... LOL... The T2 is such a great tow car, should you need to try another vehicle in the future you will always be disappointed..

I have towed all my life with a lot of different vehicles, and the only one that comes close to the T2 was my V70, but I still think the T2 is better.

I hope you have a lot of fun.

PJD · 24-06-2016, 09:52

I did a lot of research on different cars that would be suitable within my budget. I looked at a Hyundai Terracan to start with. I test drove it and found out that there was a head gasket issue. So I decided to go for a terrano. After much searching I found this one for the right price. Very happy with my choice so far!

Thomas-the-Terrano2 · 24-06-2016, 10:29

Hi and welcome

sounds like my outfit.

Without wishing to sound rude I trust you got your licence pre 97 or have a B+E
licence as such an outfit will be over combined weight for most newer drivers.

Blocky10 · 24-06-2016, 10:35

Hi and welcome. Love your choice of terrano. Mines a lwb 3ltr and an auto, and although people scoff at me driving " an old man auto" (you know who you are. Doug....

) it pulls our caravan very well and we're at full weight in towing capacity, both car and 'van.
The 3ltr is easier to service too without the problem placed oil filter that only seasoned owners seem to manage without skinning knuckles and turning the air blue.
Happy holidaying

Oh. Best get some photos up asap.

terranosaurusdoug · 24-06-2016, 11:14

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Originally Posted by Blocky10

Hi and welcome. Love your choice of terrano. Mines a lwb 3ltr and an auto, and although people scoff at me driving " an old man auto" (you know who you are. Doug....

) it pulls our caravan very well and we're at full weight in towing capacity, both car and 'van.
The 3ltr is easier to service too without the problem placed oil filter that only seasoned owners seem to manage without skinning knuckles and turning the air blue.
Happy holidaying

Oh. Best get some photos up asap.

I'm innocent

Yeh get some pics up fella

Monaro Pete · 24-06-2016, 13:24

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Originally Posted by terranosaurusdoug

I'm innocent

Pah

PJD · 24-06-2016, 17:20

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Originally Posted by Thomas-the-Terrano2

Hi and welcome

sounds like my outfit.

Without wishing to sound rude I trust you got your licence pre 97 or have a B+E
licence as such an outfit will be over combined weight for most newer drivers.

Hi, I took a separate test to have my licence up graded as its post 97.

PJD · 24-06-2016, 17:24

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Originally Posted by Blocky10

Hi and welcome. Love your choice of terrano. Mines a lwb 3ltr and an auto, and although people scoff at me driving " an old man auto" (you know who you are. Doug....

) it pulls our caravan very well and we're at full weight in towing capacity, both car and 'van.
The 3ltr is easier to service too without the problem placed oil filter that only seasoned owners seem to manage without skinning knuckles and turning the air blue.
Happy holidaying

Oh. Best get some photos up asap.

Its the 3 litre manual. Luckily its had a recent service but I am quite hands on with cars and tackle most jobs myself. So its good to know that I made the right choice. Few little jobs to do like a small amount of rust on the back arches and by the tail gate. But overall I am impressed with the condition of it.

Blocky10 · 24-06-2016, 17:26

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Originally Posted by PJD

Its the 3 litre manual. Luckily its had a recent service but I am quite hands on with cars and tackle most jobs myself. So its good to know that I made the right choice. Few little jobs to do like a small amount of rust on the back arches and by the tail gate. But overall I am impressed with the condition of it.

But we all need to be impressed too. With photos like

PJD · 24-06-2016, 17:30

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Originally Posted by Blocky10

But we all need to be impressed too. With photos like

Will post some as soon as I have taken some!

terranosaurusdoug · 24-06-2016, 19:18

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Originally Posted by PJD

Its the 3 litre manual. Luckily its had a recent service but I am quite hands on with cars and tackle most jobs myself. So its good to know that I made the right choice. Few little jobs to do like a small amount of rust on the back arches and by the tail gate. But overall I am impressed with the condition of it.

You've put the full stop infront of luckily, instead of after it, just thought I'd let u know bud

PJD · 24-06-2016, 20:43

Here is photo I took earlier

PJD · 24-06-2016, 20:45

Not sure if these are standard or after market?

23-06-2016, 23:01	#1
PJD Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: West Midlands UK Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2 3.0 SWB Posts: 48	First Time Caravaner Hi All, just bought a Terrano 2 to tow our 23ft tourer. First 4x4 and caravan so going to be a learning curve on both aspects. I took the car and van for a test run over the weekend and was amazed how easy it was. The van is just over 1200kgs unladen but would say it was around 1300kgs with everything on. Didn't even feel it with the terrano. Reversing took some practice but managed to get on to the pitch in about 15 mins.

24-06-2016, 10:29	#5
Thomas-the-Terrano2 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hackenthorpe Sheffield Vehicle: Terrano2 R20 lwb 2.7TDi Posts: 5,234	Hi and welcome sounds like my outfit. Without wishing to sound rude I trust you got your licence pre 97 or have a B+E licence as such an outfit will be over combined weight for most newer drivers. __________________ M6YTB / 20YTB '60' 2010 Ford C Max Zetec 1.6i, black '56' 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0TD, silver 2021 Bailey Pegasus Grade SE Turin caravan Smile, its more likely to confuse. One Life, Don't Just Live It, Drive a Nissan, or ...... a Jeep. Owner of Nissan 4x4s 2005 to 2019, and maybe in the future too!

23-06-2016, 23:14	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Flipping heck you don't do things by halves do you. Enjoy both your toys

23-06-2016, 23:45	#3
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	You may have started at the wrong end... LOL... The T2 is such a great tow car, should you need to try another vehicle in the future you will always be disappointed.. I have towed all my life with a lot of different vehicles, and the only one that comes close to the T2 was my V70, but I still think the T2 is better. I hope you have a lot of fun.

24-06-2016, 09:52	#4
PJD Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: West Midlands UK Vehicle: Nissan Terrano 2 3.0 SWB Posts: 48	I did a lot of research on different cars that would be suitable within my budget. I looked at a Hyundai Terracan to start with. I test drove it and found out that there was a head gasket issue. So I decided to go for a terrano. After much searching I found this one for the right price. Very happy with my choice so far!

24-06-2016, 10:35	#6
Blocky10 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Welcome to Norwich, a fine city Vehicle: 2004 Terrano 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 3,601	Hi and welcome. Love your choice of terrano. Mines a lwb 3ltr and an auto, and although people scoff at me driving " an old man auto" (you know who you are. Doug.... ) it pulls our caravan very well and we're at full weight in towing capacity, both car and 'van. The 3ltr is easier to service too without the problem placed oil filter that only seasoned owners seem to manage without skinning knuckles and turning the air blue. Happy holidaying Oh. Best get some photos up asap.