What will it tow?

maXcomX · Aug 2, 2013

Partly I agree on that, but towing a 2 ton trailer means a speed limit of 80 km/h aniway. So, the same restrictions as lorries on highways over here. When driving a series, you need to anticipate with the restrictions of your vehicle, the same as anyone else driving non-standard vehicles. Driving a Porsche behind almost every average car can be very annoying, from that point of view... :5btoetap05:

Rustystuff · Aug 2, 2013

On the subject of towing with Land Rovers...
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Courtesy of 'Raunds Rover's' photostream.

Now that is a questionable load !

Land Raver · Aug 2, 2013

I assume these 'ratings' are manufacturer stats. Yep the engine and brakes may cope but stability is another issue altogether. If you're pointing downhill on a motorway at 50mph, things can easily and quickly go wrong with a trailer that heavy trying to overtake you.

maXcomX · Aug 2, 2013

I used tot live in the German Eifel for some years, but a friend of mine and his fancy landcruiser had more trouble not being overtaken by his trailer, than me with the old lady.

I think one of the reasons is, that modern drivers are lacking skills to cope with basic tasks like towing or other exceptional conditions.

dominicbeesley · Aug 3, 2013

Go on you'll be fine...

GingerPuss · Aug 3, 2013

I have pulled a trailer full of new house bricks (approx. 2 tons) in my 88" with few problems. So long as you remember to brake early. I also pulled a boat in a big trailer - but the trailer itself was braked and helped slow me down

KillaJoules · Aug 3, 2013

blue beasty said:
6 pots have 11'' x 3'' twin leaders at the front....awesome brakes....they'll stop continental drift

That was what I had

albeit a Perkins 4203, then a 3.5 V8

I recall buying some new front shoes at PRBs in Leeds while a chap was buying some 10" shoes for his 88, He was gob smacked at the size of them.

Mine was a 1969 IIa it even had single circuit servo assisted brakes. Even Jack couldnt believe it.

Quality motor that, see my avatar

maXcomX · Aug 3, 2013

Land Raver said:
I assume these 'ratings' are manufacturer stats. Yep the engine and brakes may cope but stability is another issue altogether. If you're pointing downhill on a motorway at 50mph, things can easily and quickly go wrong with a trailer that heavy trying to overtake you.

Trailers are often kept in bad maintenance. Wrong or uneven tyre pressure, fawlty suspension, wrong load balance etc. These are the major reasons a trailor is wobbling or trying to overtake the towing vehicle. A good maintenanced trailor follows the leader

fanatic · Aug 4, 2013

maXcomX said:
Trailers are often kept in bad maintenance. Wrong or uneven tyre pressure, fawlty suspension, wrong load balance etc. These are the major reasons a trailor is wobbling or trying to overtake the towing vehicle. A good maintenanced trailor follows the leader

Snigger your spelling is better than some of the regular posters

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