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| BravoHotel |
 Jul 16 2003, 10:10 PM
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My wife and I are expecting our first child in Dec. I need (want) to upgrade from my '93 Chev P/U to a tow vehicle that can haul people comfortably as well. I have been going round and round in my mind looking at older Subs, Excursions, etc. I have always really liked the looks of the older RR LWB's, and it seems you can pick them up fairly reasonably. So here's the question: How do they do as tow rigs? Is the 4.2 adequate, or do I need more cubic inches to comfortably tow the teener or maybe a ski boat?
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| Blynes |
Jul 17 2003, 02:17 PM
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I use a 93 short wheel base to pull an open trailer and race car.
It has the 3.9L engine and it is underpowered. It's rated for 5500 lbs on a trailer with brakes. I upgraded the rotors and pads recently to HD slotted and kevlar pads. My trailer does not have brakes and I wouldn't want to drive across country with this rig but the track is only 30 minutes from my house. Land Rovers have their share of problems but they seem to stay fixed when repaired. I have had electrical and head gasket problems and ditched the air system for springs but I still love to drive it. They are kind of like old Mercedes - not without problems but you can drive them forever. Considering their cost new the used ones can be a real bargin. Bill |
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BravoHotel OT: Anybody tow w/ a Range Rover Jul 16 2003, 10:10 PM
Scott Carlberg don't know how they do as Tow vehicles, as I h... Jul 16 2003, 11:23 PM seanery I've got a 97 4.0. I wouldn't recomend it.... Jul 17 2003, 02:10 AM drew365 The size of your trailer has something to do with ... Jul 17 2003, 11:18 AM Ferg I too thought about them for a driver for my wife,... Jul 17 2003, 01:13 PM tryan i buddy has a 92 ' bucket of bolts ' as hi... Jul 17 2003, 01:21 PM seanery My last bill was over $1500 and the damn thin... Jul 17 2003, 01:28 PM Qarl Another issue with Landrovers is the brakes. They... Jul 17 2003, 01:29 PM seanery What do you think of the coil springs vs air sprin... Jul 17 2003, 03:21 PM vortrex I've had two land rovers, they can be picky. ... Jul 17 2003, 04:12 PM Schnell944 I LOVE Range Rovers. That being said....I also HA... Jul 17 2003, 05:02 PM vortrex you know what's sad? my ex-gf had a '88 r... Jul 17 2003, 06:18 PM Blynes The coil springs are a reasonable option if your a... Jul 18 2003, 06:48 AM Schnell944 yeah, i love it, it hates me Jul 19 2003, 04:11 PM
Curvie Roadlover I was in the market for one a couple of years ago ... Jul 19 2003, 07:57 PM |
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