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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