Towing
Towing guidelines
NOTE: When towing trailers, always consult
and obey local speed regulations. Speed should
be reduced to compensate for increased
stopping distances.
When preparing your vehicle for towing, pay
careful attention to the trailer manufacturer's
recommendations and observe the following
guidelines:
Gear range selection
•
Ensure that the towing vehicle tire pressures
are correct and that the trailer tire pressures
are as recommended by the trailer
manufacturer.
To avoid overheating the gearbox, it is not
advisable to tow heavy trailer loads at speeds of
less than 20 mph (32 km/h) using the main
gearbox in high range. Select low range
instead.
•
Within the limits quoted, choose a draw bar
that allows for a level attitude of the trailer
and vehicle.
Trailer socket
When the engine is running, power output from
the trailer socket must NOT exceed 5 amps.
•
•
Check the operation of trailer brakes and
lights.
For maximum stability, ensure that loads
are properly secured and unable to shift
position during transit. Also, position loads
so that most of the weight is placed close to
the floor and, where possible, immediately
above or close to the trailer axle(s).
If it is required to exceed 5 amps, consult your
Land Rover retailer.
Vehicle weights
When loading a vehicle to its maximum (gross
vehicle weight), take account of the unladen
vehicle weight and load distribution to ensure
that axle loadings do not exceed the permitted
maximum values.
•
After loading the trailer, check that the
weight on the hitch point (this is called the
tongue weight, or nose weight), is in
accordance with both the trailer
manufacturer's recommendations, and the
requirements in this Handbook.
It is your responsibility to limit the vehicle load
in such a way that neither the maximum axle
loads nor the gross vehicle weight are
exceeded.
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When calculating the laden weight of the
trailer, remember to include the weight of
the trailer PLUS THE LOAD.
WARNING
Where the load weight can be divided
between trailer and tow vehicle, loading
more weight into the vehicle will generally
improve the stability of the combination.
In the interest of safety, maximum trailer
weight and tongue weights must not be
exceeded, see ‘TOWING WEIGHTS’, page 280
NOTE: It is the driver's responsibility to ensure
that all regulations with regard to towing are
complied with according to the state in which
the vehicle is being operated. All relevant
information should be obtained from an
appropriate motoring organization or towing
equipment retailer.
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| Categories | Land Rover, Land Rover Discovery |
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| Model Year | 2003 |
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