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packerp
 


Member Since: 04 Apr 2008
Location: Coventry
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United Kingdom 2005 Discovery 3 TDV6 Base 7 Seat Manual Cairns BlueDiscovery 3
Correct way of towing

I am new to any type of 4wheel drive although I am a caravaner and have a 26 foot twin wheelbase tin tent.
The manual says to tow in low gears although the dealer told me not to as it will burn the clutch out. Can a fellow tower give me some advice please. Confused Bonnati grey, TDV6 Beginner with Roof rails and adding  
Post #29330029th Apr 2008 3:59 pm
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DG
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You don't need to tow in low range except in unusual circumstances. Just use the box as you normally would for any other motor Thumbs Up

The Manual wrote:
The torque ranges of Land Rover engines allow
maximum-weight loads to be pulled smoothly
from standstill and reduce gear changing on
hills or rough terrain. The use of LOW range is
recommended for manual transmission
vehicles when manoeuvring heavy trailers or
performing hill starts, to avoid excessive clutch
wear.


When it says heavy trailers it means trailers weighing close to the vehicles overall capability .You would be fine with a caravan I'm sure. 21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021 

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The only time you need low range towing is for going over very rough ground when you want to be going as slowly as possible, or when reversing, as low range in reverse is ideal for control.  
Post #29331129th Apr 2008 4:17 pm
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