jamesmartin
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FFG
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Thanks James. I know it will do it but can't find any definitive data on the towing limit. Its m'way for 80% of the journey so once up to speed it will be fine. They'll see how old the van is then have a shock when they see whats pulling it - mind you the black and silver number plate may be a give away.
jamesmartin
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300bhp/ton
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A plaque in my 88 diesel says max towing of 2 Tons.
Didnt do the clutch much good. 
FFG
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It has a handbrake but no brakes. Its a Lunar Clubman 500-4. Was the in laws who went away every other week in it (both passed now) and we were going to sell it but as the Landy has a towbar decided to give it a try. Been stuck on our drive for nearly 7 years so getting a refresh which is turning out a big job as the one corner with the bathroom was wet and had to replace all timbers in the wall, side not attached due to screws all perished (why don't they use stainless?) and the wood all rotten, and a good slug of the floor. Started a job you wish you hadn't?
FFG
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Already done - fitted about 2 weeks ago. They were both 2001 and always on the list to do before we even attempted to move it. Used to changing tyres at 5-7 years on the TVR's as you can feel them going hard. Give the steel wheels a good brush down, red oxide and painted black to match the Landy wheels. There is a breakaway cable but SWMBO will sort that as she'll be towing it and has towed before. I'll be following on later in the day so all should be set up and done when I arrive!
FFG
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I didn't even know it had brakes but it appears it has - assumed the cables were for the handbrake only. Never been a caravan person but will have a look at how they operate and check them out - the handbrake is good. I've never towed a caravan only a small trailer (and only once) so its a big learning exercise all round, although the wife went away with her parents a lot in her early years so knows a hell of a lot more than me! Didn't even know how it was constructed but fairly familiar now I've been rebuilding the back end. It has yet to move since it was last used 7 years ago so a test run will be done as soon as the sides are attached to the floor again.
Land Raver
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It would be a good idea to also grease the wheel bearings too whilst servicing the brakes.
FFG
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Yes thank you. Did some research and I can see how they function but not easy when you can't find any info on the van and no manual to refer to. I'll check how they operate and grease what I need to. Also need to check the gas for the fridge and cooker - won't be needing the fire at this time of year. Bought a CO2 alarm to fit just in case.
