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Maddie
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| Posted: Sun Sep 23, 2007 8:56 pm Post subject: Towing vehicles |
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I'm thinking of changing my towing vehicle and would be very interested in members' recommendations for a short wheelbase that will tow at least 2000kg. I don't want anything as big as a Discovery - I wondered about a Mitsubishi Shogun or maybe a Freelander? BTW, it will have to be a used vehicle, probably 4-5yrs old so new models aren't contenders!! Thanks for your help! |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 6:09 pm Post subject: |
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I would steer clear of a freelander, not really beefy enough to tow safely any distance !! If you want a swb 4x4 best bet would be a shogun or a defender, something with plenty of power. |
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| Posted: Tue Sep 25, 2007 8:04 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks, Owen!! Mmm, I had wondered about the Freelander and whether it was really up to the job. I'll probably have a look at the Shogun - Lou K had a LWB one for a long time and loved it... I've currently got a 1980 Landy, just for towing as I also have a Polo - it does the job very well but I could really do with PAS. The next one will be a replacement for both as I don't want to have a lot tied up in a 'spare' vehicle - I don't know if I'd want a Defender for my only car, I need to think a bit about that!
Thanks again for your reply - and thanks for joining the board! |
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| Posted: Fri Sep 28, 2007 11:32 am Post subject: |
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have you thought about one of the many 4x4 pickup trucks wiv the crew cabs ?they are all capable of towing more than 2000 and have all the luxury of a car wiv the added bonus of all feed hay etc can go straight in back so no mess in side , i have one and everybody is so surprised how nice they are |
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Maddie
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Not really, I must admit... I'd be happy in principle, but it's the parking!! I do need 4 seats so it would be quite long, and that's what I don't fancy - I'm really after a SWB. Of course what I really want is a Tardis - that looks like a Polo but will tow like a Landrover!! |
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topspecturnout
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have t say i have one and ive never had a problem wiv parking but then i spend most of my time driving horseboxes at home and coaches at work , i have put mine through its paces from towing a huge trailer wiv a min of 80 bales of hay on to pulling out tree saplings and rolling very muddy fields and i havent managed to stop it or get stuck yet , |
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Maddie
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It does sound impressive - I just wish the Freelander were a better bet as it would be perfect for me as it's smallish and has 5 doors - unfortunately the reviews are very mixed, and, as Owen pointed out, it's not that beefy! |
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topspecturnout
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they truely aint worth anything ! they are renowned for being gut less and they suffer engine trouble alot ! i have mates in car trade and they wont have them either ! also my horse dentist bought one and hasnt been impressed |
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Maddie
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| Posted: Wed Oct 10, 2007 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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That certainly seems to be a common opinion! Anyway, deal done this afternoon on a SWB Mitsy Pajero - it's only an M reg but we know its history and will do the job nicely.
Thanks for your input, and thanks to owend for his! - it's been a great help. |
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