ISUZU D-MAX 2600km Towing Test! | 2021 Isuzu DMAX X-Terrain Build Series
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- The results are in! The 2021 ISUZU D-MAX survived the 2600km Towing Test! (p.s It did great). The 2021 ISUZU D-MAX has a towing capacity of 3500kg and a towball weight of 350kg max. After towing 2.8T 2600kms with the new 2021 Isuzu D-Max X-Terrain in this video I give my thoughts on suspension, fuel economy, IDAS, DPD burns, temps and a bunch of other factors I experienced. Heavy towed in your 2021 ISUZU D-MAX? Let me know you thoughts in the comments :)
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0:00 - Intro
0:54 - Driveability
3:07 - Suspension
4:56 - Economy
7:27 - Temps
10:45 - DPD Burns
12:16 - Safety Settings
14:59 - Mirrors?
16:10 - Brake Controller
18:44 - TJM Rear Bar
19:37 - Final thoughts
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Great vid man! Looking forward to watching all your future vids!
Still waiting for my DMAX, I’ve got some of your videos saved to help me install some mods!
Excellent and worthwhile review, one of the better so far, thank you.
Thanx for the review man
I am about to go around Australia with 2021 Dmax and 20 foot Design RV Forerunner. Love the technical info and all the fine detail. My concerns are less after this vid. Thankyou, keep at it.
HimSimon, how did you go on your trip with the D Max
Thanks for the video mate. Very informative. Cheers
spot on info. i can confirm this great video and tow the same van weight. We cruise on 100 speedo. Handling is great that gives confidence and that coming from the same van on a Toyota tundra 57l Petrol v8. As for IDAS I had the update to the system to give one touch disengaging the functions outlined for towing in this video. You hold the steering wheel icon button for 5 seconds and can be done on the fly, outstanding.
I tow my van which is 3 tonnes in weight and my 2014 DMax handles it very well. Never had a single issue in any way whatsoever. I usually average around 15 litres per 100km.
I ordered a 2022 XT and also a 2022 Jayco All Terrain. Now watching this vid after seeing a lot other vids on weights and other utes etc........ im now very content and happy. Should have both by August next year :)
Well at least there's a heap of vids to watch on the dmax while you wait for the build 👍
Really good info, thank you
Great review mate, just purchased a D Max & about to tow a 24ft Jayco van so I feel alot more confident now.
Congrats on the purchase!! Check out the playlists for the DMAX Build, There is over 50 how to videos if you're planning to do any mods
Seriously thinking of DMax purchase, really enjoy watching your videos. Very helpful and great presentation. Thanks
Thanks Bruce!
Nice talking and discussion about d max
We have a D Max Xterain and it is a perfect match for our Design RV 20.6 CRX. About to do a half lap, NSW, VIC, N.T. and QLD for about 6 weeks. All set ready to go now can't wait.
Awesome!
Re the mirrors, I understood the law clearly stated that you must be able to see the back corners of the van- you need the clear view mirror option, or the Milenko clip on model! 100% agree re the brake controller location! I had an argument with dealer after I did a towing course…… he refused to relocate to the centre. Most important that your passenger can reach the emergency brake while you are wrestling the wheel with 2 hands to control your swinging van . Thanks for the review
Thanks for this insightful video. I have just test drove this vehicle and will put my deposit down after the Easter break.
Your other videos are great and can't wait till I get my hands on it.
Isuzu need to give you a nod and bit of folding stuff for your work
We have ordered the DMAX which is due in Oct ordered a 22 foot van which is due in Oct and have everyone on standby to do all the GVM, CVM and other upgrades. I was worried that it still wouldn’t be enough but after your vid I think we’ll be just fine.
Yep, you'll be pleasantly surprised 👍
That fuel economy is insanely good
Also love the commitment to the gloves. Lol
Haha can't not now! Gotta keep up the consistency 😁
I liked the look of the little OBD2 Bluetooth sensor.. liked it so much i just ordered one. Cheers.
Works well 🙂
Same. Just ordered one myself.
Hey Mate im literally about to tow a caravan similar in size (23ft ) with the same vehicle this has given me great confidence after watching this review. so much love for the d max even the previous model i enjoyed driving.
Have fun mate 👍
@@maxking6687 what weight is the van? Down ball weight also? This one was about 260kg. Airbags will def help keep things level if you're heavy
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Great vid as always. Nice to hear what other people experience whilst towing with the D-Max. My van is a little heavier than yours, still pulls up hills at no less than 80km/h. Fuel economy gets up around 17-18l per 100km towing from Vic to Newcastle in pretty windy weather. As for towing mirrors I found the clip on ones would cause the mirrors to fold against the window over 80km with a little wind or a truck oncoming. Waste of money I think, I’m hoping to get the MSA mirrors when they arrive. Apparently meant to be under $900 so much better than the clearviews. Only thing I found was over 80-90km/h in wind it felt uneasy but with no wind was great at 100km/h.
Illegal !
@@nicolehoward95 what is illegal?
Loving the Vids, getting so much info from them
Had a great laugh sharing this one as we too have ordered a Leader Gold LE to be delivered next month
I have put air bags on my XT and towing the 2.5 T boat it works a treat
Keep up the Vids, have you got at roof rack and rail removal vid planned??
Oh nice! Make sure you get IN the shower at hand over, to make sure the doors clear, this one hardly shut. Am looking into roof racks, nothing confirmed just yet
Great work mate!!! I'd really be interested in the Transmission temps, see if a trans cooler is necessary. It does not seem to be though. Proper extendable mirrors are so much better for towing, seeing the back of the van is a huge plus, it does take some stress out of reversing the van :). Nice to know about the standard suspension. I was planning on staying stock and getting airbags, but I did not want to get airbags then have to upgrade suspension. Always nice to confirm everything will work nicely with the plan that is in the head haha. I nearly talked myself out of the rear bar due to the radar and warranty (did not want to have issues and not covered) but seems worth it. Keep up the good work mate.
Cheers mate! Yes as soon as I find that custom PID I'll update it here. Dead keen to see what those temps do
@@VideoShowMeHow awesome review mate, as stated so would you suggest a transmission cooler??
@@juliuscesar9864 maybe down the track, want to checkout the temps first when I get that working
@@VideoShowMeHow cheers mate, we are beginners to the whole van life 😁 . Looking forward to your views
I owned a 2011 and my father has a 2014, both 5 speed manuals and pre DPD. I towed a few times interstate with a farm equipment trailer and car on back that was around 2.8ton and averaged 10.8ltrs, unloaded would get 7.2ltrs a hundred. Father has a 1.7ton caravan and averages up and down the New England 9.0ltrs a hundred, his being a low ride 2x4 helps with fuel. Mine was 4x4 with bull bar and only open tub but had modified the dump pipe and added a snorkel and K&N filter.
Also I ran it down the 1/4 at Eastern creek dragway a few times and got 16.9 as my fastest time (V6 VT commodore stock time).
Wow New England towing getting 9/100?? 😳 That's where my average eco started going up with all the hills.
@@VideoShowMeHow lol yea, 2wd low ride models are killers on fuel.
Hey mate loving the vids on the new dmax keep them coming, any chance you could do one on installing a sound system or slim line sub ?
Will do. And yep def keep for another sub install vid soon 🔈🔉🔊
mate you have a great presenter's voice. Should start up your own podcast haha
I put the exact same brake controller in my Prado in the same position for the same reasons. When my XT arrives I will be getting them to install the factory brake controller in the same position, it is the only logical place to have it.
Yep works really well there 👍
If you contact your dealership there’s a free update on the MY21 utes for the IDAS on/off switch on your steering wheel, as with the MY22
Sure is, have it completed on my 21, hold the wheel button down for 2secs and poof off with the setting for towing! Is great 👍
Are you going to run a catch can and fuel filter no 2 great video buddy 🤙🏻👍🏽🇦🇺👌🏼☝🏼💪🏼
Sure am mate
The black/gray campers look great, but I know it must get HOT in Aus!!!
That's what the AC unit is for haha :)
Next service ask for computer upgrade then while driving you just press and hold one button have to do it after every fresh start had mine done first service in Forbes
D max is powerful engine,
I just did 14000 kilometres towing a 3.2t Van with its twin the new BT-50
Wow! Puts my 2600 to shame haha. How'd it go?
Yea it went really well, started off in Melbourne - to York peninsula in SA - then up to Coober Peedy then Uluru, to Cairns and back down south. It really well it became better over time - it did struggle up steep hills a bit - but overall it was great to tow with and safe!! Have leaf spring helper bags in it which made it super safe to tow with
@@MurizPez yeah nice!
Gee with a 3.2t van you would be well over your GCM ??
@@jefflittle6523 nope - sitting just on it with a stock car
Great video man. Would you recommend the MU-X for the same van ? or would the D-Max be better. Can is 2.2T Tare unloaded. 14.6 L/100K is great.. As I am planning a trip around OZ so about 40,000K around the coast and some inland happy to cruise at 85 to 90K. and for the odd Adelaide hills etc, I am happy to go slow with them at around 80Ks.
If you want to quickly turn off all the IDAS programming just slide a business card in front of one of the windscreen cameras.
You'll get a warning to clean the windscreen but it disappears in a couple of seconds (or push the confirm button on your steering wheel) The warning isn't brightly lit and doesn't make any sound.
Simply slide the card out and the system starts again.
I bend a small tab over at one end of the card to make it easy to remove.
The card fits perfectly and you can't see it when you're driving!
Isuzu have been made amply aware of this laborious issue so let's hope they address it at some stage.
I heard recently the sister BT50 will have a button on the wheel that will turn a lot of this stuff off for year's model apparently.. hopefully will be a solution for the DMAX (and retrospective!) as well
That is the best piece of advice Ive had yet! Instead of going into the screen and scrolling here and there to turn off functions, bingo, 3 systems turned off in an instant! Thankyou!
@@VideoShowMeHow You probably know by now. At your next service, Isuzu will update a button on the steering wheel that once pressed and held for a few seconds will turn off features for safer towing.
@@Wilbargosh yep all done a while ago, is great and well done to ISUZU for rolling it out 👍
I'm sick of people telling me dmax blow turbo and there shit maybe it's just the new ones I've got the 2013 dmax and love it over 200000ks not a problem 👌
My 2023 dmax required rear suspension upgrade to sut level with our 2.7t caravan. Would love to put brake control where you did but cant due to those buttons being used in 2023 model. Mine also sits in 4th if in drive only occasionally picking up 5th never 6th. I choose to go to manual and hold 4th downhill. Also 2023 model turns off some safety features the rest can be disabled with single button now which is great. Our fuel economy was 16.2 l/100km for fuel size 19.6ft van. Pretty good report overall
Any blanks with the 23 xt? They're super easy to swap around (that's what I did with mine). Isuzu retro fitting the turn off button on pre 23 which is great 👍
@@VideoShowMeHow no blanks due to heated seat buttons and hill decent button.
Ah bummer
Hi mate, would love your thoughts on the "Polaris camera integration kit" that puts your caravans camera feed on the 9" screen.
That does sound interesting! Not familiar with it specifically but could definitely see it's value!
Great video. I tow now with a GCJ with similar weight to yours. Have ordered an x terrain but were thinking I would still need a WDH. I noticed you tow without. My new car will have a Isuzu genuine tow bar kit. Will this handle my van without a WDH as I thought I would have to get weight back onto the front wheels.
Or does your towbar kit avoid this requirement
Seemed fine without, not too much sag in the rear as you can see in the vid.
Yeah the torque pro app stops at 22psi, I use it on my golf r and it's putting out 33-36psi but only shows 22psi of boost
Dang that's a lot of boost in the golf! Interesting about the cap, maybe that's an OBD thing?
The Torque trans monitor PIDs in 2015 were as follows and worked for me.
OBD2 Mode & PID = 221940
Long Name = Trans Temp
Short name = Trans
Minimum Value = 0.0
Maximum Value = 150.0
Scale Factor = x1
Unit Type = C
Equation = A-40
OBD Header to use = 7e2
whoooaaa - so this worked on your 2020+ dmax???
@@VideoShowMeHow I had a 2012 Dmax and it worked well, this coding came from someone with a 2015 model. My only issue was if I tried to start the car with the OBD2 turned on the auto Trans faultered but turn it off then start the car and it worked well.
@@mustangdude11 Ah ok, will try but I think the setting for 2020+ is different. I've tried a bunch from older models but no dice so far. Thanks anyway 👍👍
@@VideoShowMeHow No worries, keep the videos coming, great real world content👌
Do yourself a favour and research towing heavy. 1:1 ratio in your box will be better and much stronger for transmission versus the overdrives 5 and 6. Torque is far better at the 1:1 and reduces in 5 and 6. This goes for autos and manual gear boxes. Yes you can use the two overdrives but in the long term usage you will see that 1:1 gear ration will be better for longevity of transmission and keep auto temps down even further than you have already found. Ask a company like Wholesale Automatics in Melbourne about their views on towing heavy and Berima Diesel have a youtube explaining power and torque figures differences between 4th gear and the two overdrive gears, especially the torque comparison, you will be amazed. I will not go with Isuzu's recommendation of seclecting D and then leat transmission decide for heavy towing in an auto. I have a manual and would not tow heavy in the two overdrive gears. 360 Gearboxes and Diffs Melbourne youtube showed me the damage in manual gear boxes towing heavy using the two overdrive gears and demonstrated how better off you are in 4th gear being 1:1. I have a 6 speed manual MY18 Isuzu spacecab chassis with canopy myself .
Hay mate love your content keep up the good work quick question is how did you get trans temp info ?? Talking with scan gage and they say it can’t get the code to read it can you help please ?
I haven't got the trans temp either, the PID hasn't been cracked as far as I know
Great episode 😃👍🍺
I was just wondering if you or the passenger bumps the caravan brake switch would the brakes come on as soon as you hit the button. Because it’s in the open. 😃👍
No not at all, no chance of accidentally bumping. It's not just a straight on off anyway, you have to hold it down :) Found it much better that I could see it, see the status light and be able to adjust :)
@@VideoShowMeHow well you do definitely have it in the right place, because like you said in an emergency you will be in control. Thank you for getting back to me cheers 🍺.
@@paultabone2010 welcome, enjoy :)
Thanks. Great to see the info. Only question I have is regarding the fuel economy. I have an Ra7 with the 4jj1 motor. Last trip I did (5000km tour, roof pod swags extra) the computer said I was getting 8l/100 yet when I fuelled up it was more like 12l/100. So did you take note of the actual fuel and km used and worked it out? I would be interested to know if the computer calculations have been improved
Yep sure did, kept a log on the south leg of the trip, fuel in fuel out vs kms as was pretty well spot on, didn't bother on the way back. Is stock (eg tyre size etc) so should be pretty well bang on.
@@VideoShowMeHow I am running 31’s when I run the gps Speedo it is within a few km’s of the dash read out. Glad it is better with the newer rigs!
The RA and all models have two pic ups for speed and distance. The abs sensors pic up wheel speed for your speedometer and abs where as the speed sensor on the gear box is for the ecu, so fuel economy, engine mapping and the auto transmissions gear box to wheel speed difference for shifting. So unfortunately the extra big tyres aren't being accounted for with the ECU.
G'day Adam, like your vids. Like to know if you have found the code for the gearbox temps?
Cheers
Joe
Yes, is now available on a few apps, am using one called 'car scanner'
I think when you are doing fuel economy not using the gauges you should be filling up setting the trip meter because in my experiences the fuel usage gauge is not that accurate.
Older vehicles sure, in this and most new the trip uses the same electronics as the eco, only real way is via GPS and fuel used (compare at the bowser). In any case have tested this when the dmax was stock and was 0.2 different over a tank so not bad I reckon
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Very informative video mate. We have a deposit on a 21 dmax to tow a leader xpedition 21.6 I’ve been told tare weight of van will be 2.7t. My concern is going over gcm, how did you go with this?
Thanks
I was towing around 2.8 in total and went fine. At full GVM in the dmax you can tow 2850.
Gday Adam. Love the channel. Very informative.
Quick question - what fuel economy do you get now towing the van with the bigger tyres and lift on the dmax?
Cheers. Don't have this big unit now, as it is now is getting about 10 combined
@@VideoShowMeHow Righto mate. Thanks.
I noticed fuel economy on mine went from a low of 8 per hundred to 10 per hundred. 10 is as low as it goes with 45mm lift & 265/75R17 tyres.
And towing a 2.5t tandem full size van is 20 per hundred.
I’m a bit bewildered to that number. I was expecting about 15-16. But not even close.
I might not have it set up correctly? 🤷♂️🤷♂️
Yeah lift and tyres prob add one each, just remember the guage will no longer be accurate once you change the tyre size too.
Try holding down the little steering wheel button to deactivate recommended settings
Wasn't a setting at the time, Isuzu have retro fitted to pre23 though and all 23+ have it automatically 👍
doesnt elk an lka turn off if you hold the traction control button down for 5secs instead if 3? i cant remember what it turns off when you hold it a lil longer. not with my car atm to do it.
Oh I might do? Unsure worth a test! Would be great if it did. Will give it a go later today
Good day mate! I have a question about the IDAS settings. Does it remember the previous setting when you start your vehicle again? Or does it default to 'on' settings on all IDAS functions? Thanks mate!
Resets everytime you start the car :(
try the business card trick previously mentioned in this conversation. Works a treat.
Interesting review, thanks!
MSA won't have their power fold mirrors for the 2021 Dmax available until at least December. Clearview power fold mirrors are only available exclusively through Isuzu dealerships, $1538.00, fitted. We had them fitted and they are great. Called Isuzu parts department and the original factory mirrors are also an eye-watering $430.00...EACH!
We went the TJM rear protection bar as well. Love it! We no longer need the weight distribution hitches we needed with our previous Triton ute.
$1538 wow.. i can def see their benefit if you were towing a big rig like the one in the vid regularly though
@@VideoShowMeHow yeah not cheap. But the Milenco screw on tow mirrors we had previously did our head in. So much vibration, we're amazed at the number of people who swear by them. The only benefit we found with them is that they are great for aiding reversing.
@@AUNZAnon ahhh vibration! Didn't even think of that, was close to grabbing a set on the way back. Vibrating mirrors are the WORST
@@VideoShowMeHow We're about to tow a 2.8T single axle van around Australia with our 2021 XTerrain. We have a 260kg tow ball weight, so same stats as your. Only difference is, we have a towbar and bullbar and winch fitted with Yakima roof and tray racks with loaded tray. Have driven 1000km with them so far and Dmax seems to tow very well. Still think we'll be ok or would you recommend air bags and or GVM upgrade?
@@AUNZAnon I would recommend 1) check your weights against total max limit (Dmax XT is 5950kg) 2) would fit airbags to help support the load for that distance. I'm looking to install airbags on mine to support when I occasionally tow
Have purchased a new dmax x terrain 2021 model and a Crusader 17ft van with an ATM of 2,700kg, and plan on doing the big lap next year. Would you recommend airbag assist for the suspension?
Congrats on the purchase! I think you would likely be fine. However if towing regularly and budget allows some bags would be helpful
@@VideoShowMeHow Thanks mate, love the videos
Good videos mate! Was the fuel consumption figure just with the van hitched up, or total consumption for the trip, including unhitched sightseeing?
Hey mate, average fuel was for the whole trip, was only very minor kms without the van, maybe 50-100 in total. Generally it was tow to next spot park up and explore/activities on foot 👍
@@VideoShowMeHow Thanks mate! What did the [usually inaccurate] trip computer think? I'm imagining around 16/100! Have my XT on order, expecting Nov. Have big problems with weight in my D40 V6 Navara! No weighty extras on the new vehicle.
Thinking of buying a 2015 d-max that has been used for towing a caravan around for the last 6years any things that should concern me
If be checking service history/making sure service intervals are appropriate of towing was it's life to date, some had issues of cracking on inner front guards also
Can you tell me the PID for transmission temp for the torque app and Aus11 scanner
For the 20+ DMAX? If so then no unfortunately, this hasn't been cracked yet, I'd love to know what it is as well but haven't worked it out yet :(
Didn’t they tell you NOT to tow for the first 1000k’s until the engine has broken in? I was told such when I picked up my 2021 Dmax LSM. I got a preregistration Pedders GVM upgrade to 3450kg which is pretty important for towball weight and vehicle loads to stay within GCM. I’m looking at a Norweld canopy so need the increased GVM.
First 800kms mate, it's in the manual. I had about ~1600 on the clock when I headed off :) Norweld are awesome!
Old wives tale
I found my My22 Dmax with a bullbar/winch and not towing, the EGT's hover around 430 for S2 and 398 for S1 when cruising on the highway doing 106kph and closer to 450 when doing 115kph. Is this normal?
Yeah that's about normal
We got the 2021 LS-U..
Our van is a 23ft Crusader,and weighs about the same as yours.
Ive only towed it once with the new Dmax,and couldnt believe how easily it pulled along with little effort, even up steep hills.
My only concern was that when sitting on 100kmp,it would change from 4th to 5th and not go into 6th overdrive. I placed my concerns on the Dmax forum,and most nearly every person said thats normal for the Dmax to do that,and likes to hunt between 4th and 5th and not go into overdrive.
So my question to you is...howd yours go with that?
Same, or did it get into 6th ?
Besides that, the Dmax is the best car ive ever had, and glad i got it.
Mark,,,Perth
Hey Mark, yeah agree. There was a bit of hunting on the hills, but not too bad. Usually got in 6th on the flat no dramas. Didn't find too big of a deal, just turned the music up a little :)
@@VideoShowMeHow yer i guess,,,, i was a bit concerned about fuel economy, but it was like yours,,,14/100km
@@markwitham6784 i did use the manual gears at times though thinking about it, particularly when it couldn't decide on some inclines and of course decents
Hi Adam,
quick question if I can I really enjoy what you put on TH-cam and have purchase some of the bits you have mention already for the new DMAX. I have a question re you caravan and the car weights, how are you for GVM and have you done anything else to the car to match your van weights? appreciate your comments. PS I should have my DMAX in early April and the caravan in Nov. its a JB 19.6 Dirt Road Extreme.
Was fine for this trip, had maybe 50kg in tub, down ball was 280 and van 2800 👍
Thanks Adam I'm concern with weights that's all! Our van will come in about 2650Kg (19.6 JB dirt rider extreme) Tare and the car will be getting a GVM upgrade from tough dog to make it 3650kg... with a total GCM of 6000 kg We should be OK??????????? 🤔 Interesting times ahead....?. would it be possible for you to do a weights video , its so confusing outer. Thoughts from someone like you on this will be worth reading...? Thanks again. After watching your video on the GME it has given me the push to do it myself.. Thanks mate..
Great Video. Well presented except the blue hand :-). It didn't match the colour of the car. I have been ranting on about the stupid location ISUZU have decided to put the brake controller knob. In a sway situation would you want to take your hand off the wheel and fumble around the dash for a button. Obviously the engineer has no idea about towing a van. I am having the dealer install the controller and have spoken to the installer and he has agreed to put it on the console. Thanks for your comment about the correct location. I have sent your vid to the dealer to show the installer. Bit of a pain having to remember to turn off the safety stuff every time you head off with the van, Should be a software fix to solve that I would have thought. All people who tow should send that part of your vid to their dealer and Isuzu Head Office. Mine isn't here till Sept but your vid has made me more comfortable in selling the 2016 Ranger and getting the XT.
Thanks Bob!
Hey thanks for the good Videos!
probably a dumb question, but as im in Europe and we get only the 1.9l Diesel Engine here,
what Engine do your D-Max has? I have a 2300 Kilos twin axle and total 9 Meter long RV Trailer and im worried to tow it with the 2021 1.9 Liter.
This is the 3.0L the 4JJ3 engine
@@VideoShowMeHow Thanks! I wish this engine would be available in Europe!
@@christiankarrer931 yeah it seems like it will be a great engine, the 4jj1 was
Hey what are the engine specs of your dmax? I've got a 1.9L and I'm a little weary of towing with it
I've got the 3.0 (4JJ3), 140kw/450nm (plus a bit of a tickle thanks to a DPChip 👍) The 1.9 has the same tow rating I think? Unsure of I'd be pulling the same weights with it though (torque down to 360nm) 🤔🤔
Hi Adam,
do you recommend this product? I have read some not so good reviews? I m looking for something just like that but interested to know your thoughts, thanks again Adam
Hi there, which product ?
Hi Adam your engine management (ECU plug) unit looks like what a want by i have read some not so good reviews, your thoughts? Thanks Adam
@@rayg1232 the DPChip? Has been going great guns so far 👍
Hi mate did you get that code foe the transmission?
Still looking haven't had much luck in afraid :( Will update this when I do
Hi. Interesting regarding the egt temps. Did your dpf do more burns than just once? Reason I ask is I have a 2019 Ford Ranger. I have the scan gauge and noticed that mine was reading on average 590 deg for about 10 minutes or so.Thing that concerned me was it was doing this around every 3 to 400ks. Was a bit worried about this.
Oh yes does one every couple 100km
@@VideoShowMeHow Wow, that's a lot of heat at the rear of the engine. Yours gets hotter than mine. Thanks for the response 😊
650 on the second sensor is the cut off for these when it's doing a burn, when doing a burn these will continue to accumulate heat to this temp
Hey, what’s with the surgical gloves?
Check-out the video description
Yes I think I saw that video from that website .lol nothing more that 2.5 tonne.
Dealer told me never use cruise control when towing. Any thoughts ?
I used it on the freeway a bunch on this particular trip, great to sit it on 95 (or just below flow of traffic) in the slow lane and just cruise along
Do you recommend a GVM upgrade?
Really depends on what your towing, how often, types of trips etc. I'd plan this out first then do your numbers to see if required.
You need a transmission cooler! And a lock up kit.
Runs pretty well without both :) Was monitoring temps the whole trip and didn't get close to overheating, was very impressed
@@VideoShowMeHow I did further research, various reviewers and Isuzu itself state the dnax has a cooler installed already?
@@juliuscesar9864 yeah it's a heat exchanger setup. There's a vid on TH-cam of a shop that installed a cooler and they show it fairly well
Is this your caravan mate? If so how do you rate it?
No longer, but was pretty 👍
Great video mate. I currently have a JKU crd in WA and I am over watching the temps especially when towing. I tow a 5m boat. I am currently looking at a new Dmax or MUX not sure which. Do you think if I brought one of these my towing troubles will disappear? The reason why I ask is you were in the same boat as I am currently in.
hey mate - great to see another JKU CRD :) Yes I did a heap of work on my old Jeep to get the temps under control (vids on most of the mods) and even with everything done still would need to low range it in the soft stuff on the beach to lock up the torque converter to keep temps under control. No chance towing my camper on the soft stuff in 4H. Pleased to report the DMAX is a totally different story, I really pushed it up some bigger hills particularly through the range when doing this vid and it was flawless, much better cooling and different auto cooling from factory than the Jeep. Seems to me the engine is really designed for this car, where as with the Jeep CRD it was a VM motor shoehorned into the JK body (eg checkout the position of the cat for example, waay up in the engine bay) . Any sorry for the long reply, but have been in your exact position! Enjoy mate :)
One thing that really annoys me is people that hook up a caravan with stock suspension and don't readjust the head lights back down!
I think I saw a post on here that shows how simple it is to adjust the headlights
XT headlights are auto leveling :)
Is that a distance to empty in the top right of the dash at 5:28. I've been looking for a distance to empty on mine but havn't seen one and assumed it didn't have one. Is there a random setting that needs to be turned on? Also did the upgraded rear end contribute to better towing capacity. IE would stock tow kit do the job?
Yep, you can custom what you want to see in the corners in the settings. And no capacity changes, still 3500kg and 350kg down ball, same as the Isuzu standard towbar (just with full steel step and more protection 😁)
@@VideoShowMeHow haha guess I didn't look hard enough, it was doing my head in. Loving the series by the way. Cheers
@@SCT15H_07 thanks mate 👍
How would it go if it was automatic
It is auto?
Whats with the blue gloves?
Just a thing for the channel ;)
@@VideoShowMeHow thought it may have been due to a burn scar, a mate of mine wears one glove due to that.
Why the gloves?
Surprised you towed a heavy van in drive, my 2023 prefers manual and 4th which is 1 to 1 with our 2700kg van. Temps were good no need for a trans cooler so i wont buy one.
Yep, that's what the manual recommends 🤔
Why the dodgy gloves...??
Bit of a thing on the channel 😁👍 Hope the vid was helpful mate
@@VideoShowMeHow It was thank you good work..😊
Bro take the gloves off
Can't, they're a permanent mod 😬😀