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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.

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

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.

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.

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!

Great review mate, just purchased a D Max & about to tow a 24ft Jayco van so I feel alot more confident now.

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 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 :)

I just did 14000 kilometres towing a 3.2t Van with its twin the new BT-50

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.

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.

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.

Nice talking and discussion about d max

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.

Seriously thinking of DMax purchase, really enjoy watching your videos. Very helpful and great presentation. Thanks

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

Thanx for the review man

Excellent and worthwhile review, one of the better so far, thank you.

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 .

Really good info, thank you

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

I liked the look of the little OBD2 Bluetooth sensor.. liked it so much i just ordered one. Cheers.

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 👌

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.

That fuel economy is insanely good

Thanks for the video mate. Very informative. Cheers

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

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??

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.

Also love the commitment to the gloves. Lol

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.

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

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).

Are you going to run a catch can and fuel filter no 2 great video buddy 🤙🏻👍🏽🇦🇺👌🏼☝🏼💪🏼

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

mate you have a great presenter's voice. Should start up your own podcast haha

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 ?

Try holding down the little steering wheel button to deactivate recommended settings

The black/gray campers look great, but I know it must get HOT in Aus!!!

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?

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

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?

D max is powerful engine,

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

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

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.

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

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.

Why the gloves?

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!

Good videos mate! Was the fuel consumption figure just with the van hitched up, or total consumption for the trip, including unhitched sightseeing?

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.

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.

Hi mate, would love your thoughts on the "Polaris camera integration kit" that puts your caravans camera feed on the 9" screen.

G'day Adam, like your vids. Like to know if you have found the code for the gearbox temps? Cheers Joe

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.

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 Adam, quick question if I can I really enjoy what you put on KZfaq 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.

Why the surgical gloves? Freaked me out a bit.. looks like a serial killer 😂😂

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

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 ?

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.

Yes I think I saw that video from that website .lol nothing more that 2.5 tonne.

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. 😃👍

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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.

Is this your caravan mate? If so how do you rate it?

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

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

Hi mate did you get that code foe the transmission?

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 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?

Do you recommend a GVM upgrade?

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.

Can you tell me the PID for transmission temp for the torque app and Aus11 scanner

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?

Dealer told me never use cruise control when towing. Any thoughts ?

Hey, what’s with the surgical gloves?

You need a transmission cooler! And a lock up kit.

How would it go if it was automatic

Whats with the blue 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.

Why the dodgy gloves...??

Bro take the gloves off