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RE: Tow Vehicle

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Subject: RE: Tow Vehicle
From: "Larry Hoy" <larryhoy@prodigy.net>
Date: Mon, 16 Jul 2001 18:26:08 -0600
Doesn't the Discovery use the 4.0 engine and the Range Rover uses the
4.6 engine.  I'd say that will make a big differnce.  



>-----Original Message-----
>From: owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net 
>[mailto:owner-vintage-race@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Stan Hanks
>Sent: Monday, July 16, 2001 2:51 PM
>To: Michael Frank
>Cc: vintage-race@autox.team.net
>Subject: Re: Tow Vehicle
>
>
>> Is anyone using a Range Rover as a tow vehicle...the local Rover 
>> dealer
>> says they can pull 7500lbs, and used ones are reasonably 
>priced. Is this a 
>> real option, or is would I be buying a problem? (My wife 
>loves the way they 
>> look, at least there's domestic tranquility with this choice.)
>
>Well, I use a Discovery. It's roughly the same drivetrain as the RR. 
>
>The real issue is that you can't pull a REALLY BIG trailer. 
>I've got a lightweight unenclosed two axle electric brake 
>trailer (with a "shell" covring the car) and a fairly light 
>car.  If you aspire to pull a long 
>enclosed trailer then you're probably not looking at a enough truck.
>
>Also note that the 7500 is in *LOW RANGE*. High range is a a 
>lot smaller. The manufacturer is also a bit conservative on 
>what you can tow, but don't count on a factor of two or anything.
>
>There are also some other issues -- the RR doesn't have nearly 
>the headroom or interior space that the Disco does, etc. If 
>the RR works for you otherwise, take a long hard look at the 
>owner's manual on the towing section, and think about your 
>requirements. 
>
>Stan

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