GoRV - Digital Magazine Issue #48 | Page 16

4 . BEEFED-UP SUSPENSION
With all that extra weight pushing down on the rear of a tow vehicle , some vehicles ’ standard suspension is just too soft , making a rig feel like it is rolling on heavy seas .
A vehicle ’ s factory suspension suffers on two fronts . The shock absorbers wear as they age , providing less body control , and even when new any spring / shock tuning is going to be a compromise . Heavy-duty springs and shocks , front and rear , is an ideal solution for any vehicle regularly doing big distances with a van behind .
5 . LONG-RANGE FUEL TANK
When towing , you use more fuel , and with some vehicles , a lot more fuel than usual . What can catch us urban dwellers out is the long transport stages between towns in the outback .
A long-range fuel tank can certainly ease range anxiety , and there are Aussie manufacturers , such as Long Range Automotive , that make large capacity fuel tanks for a variety of vehicles .
Consider heavy-duty springs and shocks for the front and rear .
Upgraded brakes
Long range tank
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