RV FEATURE
A fuel pre-filter is highly recommended.
"EXTRA FUEL FILTRATION
WILL PROVIDE INVALUABLE
PROTECTION TO YOUR
EXPENSIVE ENGINE."
4. Fit a ScanGuage. There is an endless
list of accessories you can fit to your
tow vehicle but by far one of the most
useful will be a ScanGuage or similar
product. It plugs into your vehicle's ODBI
port and it can monitor a variety of
engine performance parameters. Most
importantly for offroad towing will be
automatic transmission temperature.
Towing puts an enormous strain on
the tow vehicle and towing offroad
increases that strain exponentially. Your
transmission will be working overtime in
these conditions.
Rather than frying the transmission,
you can keep an eye on the temperature
and, if it gets too hot, you can reduce
your speed, drop down a gear, and drive
accordingly.
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5. Fit a fuel pre-filter. Driving on outback
roads means you will purchase fuel from
remote areas. The risk of purchasing
contaminated fuel increases simply
because these fuel stations are not
used as often as those in the cities. A
high quality additional fuel filter that
incorporates a water trap will provide
increased protection to your engine should
you end up with a bad dose of fuel.
You could also be unfortunate enough to
fill up from a station when they are low
on reserves and you end up taking fuel
from the bottom of their tanks. This is
where all the rubbish, water and sediment
settles. This is the last thing you want
going through your expensive engine. The
extra fuel filtration will provide invaluable
protection in these circumstances.