Towing
Towing
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TOWING
It is the driver’s responsibility to ensure that the
towing vehicle and trailer/caravan are loaded
and balanced so that the combination is stable
when in motion. When preparing your vehicle
for towing, pay attention to any instructions
provided by the trailer/caravan manufacturer as
well as to the information that follows.
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. A smooth start will be
achieved with trailers over 4400 lb (2000 kg) by
moving off in low range then changing to high
range while on the move.
Balancing the combination
The suspension is designed to cope with a
heavy trailer load without upsetting the balance
or feel of the vehicle.
To ensure optimum stability, it is essential that
the trailer adopts a level aspect. In other words,
the trailer must be level with the ground, with
the towing hitch and trailer drawbar set at the
same height (note the illustration at the top of
the page). This is particularly important when
towing twin axle trailers!
WARNING
It is recommended that you fit only towing
accessories approved by Land Rover.
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The trailer should be level with the ground
when loaded.
In the interest of safety, the gross vehicle
weight, maximum rear axle weight,
maximum trailer weight and tow hitch load
(nose weight) must not be exceeded.
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The height of the drawbar hitch point should
be set so that the trailer is level when
connected to the loaded vehicle (in the case
of vehicles equipped with self-levelling
suspension, the engine must be running,
the doors closed and the suspension at
standard ride height).
DO NOT use lashing eyes or vehicle recovery
towing eyes to tow a trailer or caravan.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery Series II |
|---|---|
| Tags | Land Rover |
| Model Year | 2000 |
| Download File |
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| Language | English |
| Product Name | Dicovery Series II |
| Product Brand | Land Rover |
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| Publisher | landrover.com |
| Wikipedia's Page | http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Land_Rover |
| Copyright | Attribution Non-commercial |
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