Absolute Newbie Desert Drive - Al Qudra - Dubai - 24 Sep 2021

[Gaurav]

6 minutes ago, Muhammad Omair said:

Hi please can you confirm if these front and rear tow hooks are ok or need to buy separate 

They are perfect to use.

[Ale Vallecchi]

26 minutes ago, Muhammad Omair said:

Hi please can you confirm if these front and rear tow hooks are ok or need to buy separate 

@Muhammad Omair it looks good. See you tomorrow. Thanks

[Joseph Raju]

@Gaurav Hi I checked the tow hook of mine vehicle. That comes in Single piece.

 

 

So which Hinge is better to use Pintle hook or Shackle type

Thank you for your advice once again

 

[Gaurav]

Hi @Joseph Raju as your tow ball hitch is single piece, its better to get rid of that and go with original Nissan Patrol Pintle hook, much safer and stronger for any recoveries.

If you intend to tow a trailer in future then get rid of this single piece hitch and go with two piece hitch with tow ball and shackle receiver (bushranger) as a quickly removable option.

[Afraz Ahamed]

1 hour ago, Gaurav said:

Hi @Joseph Raju as your tow ball hitch is single piece, its better to get rid of that and go with original Nissan Patrol Pintle hook, much safer and stronger for any recoveries.

If you intend to tow a trailer in future then get rid of this single piece hitch and go with two piece hitch with tow ball and shackle receiver (bushranger) as a quickly removable option.

 

I have only the from tow hook in my prado 2015.. back tow is compulsory?

[Afraz Ahamed]

I have only the from tow hook in my prado 2015.. back tow is compulsory?

[Gaurav]

1 minute ago, Afraz Ahamed said:

I have only the from tow hook in my prado 2015.. back tow is compulsory?

Front and Rear tow point are Absolutely compulsory for all vehicles.

Prado has rear factory tow point for sure, please check it properly.

[Ale Vallecchi]

28 minutes ago, Afraz Ahamed said:

I have only the from tow hook in my prado 2015.. back tow is compulsory?

Dear @Afraz Ahamed. Both tow points are necessary, but Prados should have them both, front and back. As Gaurav suggested, take a better look. Alternatively, if still unsure, you can come tomorrow, and we'll check together. If both available you'll have no issues driving tomorrow, if not, you'll have to return home (unfortunately). I leave it up to you (but please double check). Thanks

[Arijit Bhattacharyya]

Hi Ale,

Thanks for sharing the details and apologies for the delayed response. Please find answers below:

• you have any prior off-road experience;--- no
• your vehicle has front and rear tow hooks / eyelets;- yes
• if your car has the required ground clearance of min. 8 inches (21 cm) between the ground and its bumpers/undercar.-- yes it is.

• tire deflator (must)-- YES i do have 
• tire pressure gauge (must)-- YES i do have 
• off-road flag-- YES i do have 
• air compressor--YES i do have 

I am driving a Nissan XTerra and I also have a walkey talkey

[Algin Varghese]

Can I join this trip?

Edited September 23, 2021 by Algin Varghese