10-21-2009, 07:33 PM
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Piloting the Land Yacht
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Flat Towing for the first time
Im going to be flat towing a '60's land rover about 200km or so this weekend and I'm unsure what to expect. Any advice? My basic worries are high speeds and it speed wobbling, and also it following (or not) me around the corners.
Alex
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10-21-2009, 09:21 PM
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CENTEXOFFROAD
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Re: Flat Towing for the first time
Is it on a secure tow bar? I don't know about land rovers, but chevys, you have to disconnect the rear drive shaft to keep from burning up the tranny.
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10-21-2009, 09:42 PM
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Re: Flat Towing for the first time
Definately put the T-case in neutral so you don't burn up the tranny. Also, make sure the tow bar is secure and take the turns slowly. Unless the front end is worn out on the Land Rover you should be fine.
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10-22-2009, 05:18 AM
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Piloting the Land Yacht
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Re: Flat Towing for the first time
ok thanks folks, the rover's been rebuilt, not to sure about an allignment tho. and definatley keep the tranny and t-case in neutral. Silly uestion, just leave the key in the on position and let the front end follow correct?
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'96 Chevy K1500HD ECLB, 340,000km and still goin strong...ish 209.8HP/289.8lb/ft
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Fiddle
If it ain't got curves, hills and valleys, I ain't riding it.
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My mud/drag/pull truck is street legal
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10-22-2009, 07:40 PM
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Re: Flat Towing for the first time
Yes if the wheels lock leave the key on, so the tires can turn. When you turn a corner the front tires will turn and it will follow you. If you leave them locked you will drag the front end everytime you turn.
For the transfer/trans. You can put both in N, or just the transfer, or drop the driveshafts.
Don't try to back up, it dosen't work well. Don't get me wrong you can do it. However it's not like backing up a trailer, it takes alot more experiance and pratice.
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10-29-2009, 09:13 PM
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Piloting the Land Yacht
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Re: Flat Towing for the first time
Well, everything went good. heeding advice from another landrover owner we locked (i.e. strapped) the steering wheel. Reason being is the only adjustment that can be made is toe and and toe out, meaning it might not track worth a hoot. It pulled great and just had to watch it on the tight turns.
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'96 Chevy K1500HD ECLB, 340,000km and still goin strong...ish 209.8HP/289.8lb/ft
Quote:
Originally Posted by The Fiddle
If it ain't got curves, hills and valleys, I ain't riding it.
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My mud/drag/pull truck is street legal
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