by William_Foster on Sun, 02 Oct 2022 10:05 +0000
Hi all,
I am looking for some advice/feedback.
I have put an order in for a new Rogue, but wondering if that was a good decision and whether I should replace the order with an SR5. I was going to order a dual-cab 70 series, but as you’d be aware I would get the ute until late 2024 at the earliest.
I am upgrading from a 2013 Dual-cab SR5 which is diesel and manual, my existing ute has been fully kitted-out for touring/remote travel.
I need to have a GVM upgrade, dual-batteries, long-range fuel tank, etc no matter which way I go. So I was thinking that the Rogue with its standard 4 wheel disc brakes, wider track width and raised suspension would be a good option.
However, after placing the order (which I can easily change) I’ve been told that you can’t have dual-batteries under the bonnet. In addition you have to have an automatic, when my wife and I would prefer a manual.
So I’m thinking of downgrading to a manual SR5, getting the Pedders Rear Disc Brake Conversion along with their GVM upgrade (I have a Pedders GVM upgrade on my current ute which I’m generally happy with).
So I was hoping to get some real world feedback on the new Hilux in remote travel conditions to help inform my choice. It would be greatly appreciated if I could feedback on:
- Whether you really can’t have dual batteries under the bonnet in a Rogue (apparently you couldn’t on the previous model either)?
- Has anyone got real world feedback on the manual? I know that you loose torque, but given that it would still have 50nm more than my current ute I wasn’t too fused.
- Alternatively, does anyone have real world feedback on towing remotely with the automatic? We have never had an auto so are a bit nervous about having one for towing (1.8tonne) in very remote conditions.
- Has anyone got real world experience with the Pedders Rear Wheel Disc Brake Conversion?
And lastly, the Rogue comes with one of those motorised roller covers; because the local dealer doesn’t have stock (I live in Alice Springs, so I can’t really shop around), I can’t just check heights and the like. So I was wondering if anyone knows what the biggest fridge I can fit under the cover? I have a Waeco CFX-50 currently in the canopy which is 471mm high.
Thanks in advance.
William
2013 Toyota Hilux SR5
4x4 Manual Diesel