Flat Tow Behind Motorhome - Land Rovers Only

rickcfowler · 08-05-2008, 06:30 PM

we purchased a 2005 Range Rover HSE to tow behind our motorhome - we confirmed it can be flat towed behind a motorhome through Land Rover and it's also listed in the Motorhome dinghy towing guide (years 2003 through 2005) - provided you follow the instructions in the owners manual. I've read a posting where someone had the battery discharge on them and had issues towing a 2004 even though it was listed as towable as well. The owners manual instructions say you have to leave the key in iginition position I while towing and that it can run the battery down - not sure how to get around this when towing. Is anyone towing their model year 2003 - 2005 behind a motorhome? We'are about to get ours ready for a trip and any information would be appreciated. Has anyone researched any of the tow braking systems for towed vehicles. There are a number of products out there - US Gear has a unified tow brake that supposed to be great. There are also portables that just sit in on the floor board. Thanks for your help.

Elemental · 08-06-2008, 10:26 AM

No. You stick a fuse in the fuse block and that puts it in Nuetral.

No biggie.

rickcfowler · 08-06-2008, 08:54 PM

Thanks! Do you tow yours? Any issues with battery running down with key in Position I? Manual says "extended periods" may drain battery but doesnt specify what that is. I would think towing a car for a days worth of driving shouldn't drain the battery, but who knows. Can't find out much info at all. We used to tow a Jeep with no problems.

Jagfixer · 08-06-2008, 09:15 PM

If you use the fuse and put in neutral, you still have to leave key in Pos. 1 to let it turn. Battery should be good for the day if all electrics are off, A/C radio etc.

rickcfowler · 08-07-2008, 05:13 AM

Thanks JagFixer. Appreciate the info!

treynor · 09-27-2008, 01:40 PM

Can anyone tell me if you can flat tow a Range Rover Sport (or Sport Supercharged) ? It's not listed in the dinghy tow guide, but AIUI that's not an exhaustive list.

Thanks in advance!
Ben

Rovin4life · 09-28-2008, 12:52 PM

check the owners manual.

collinu · 06-30-2009, 05:33 AM

Rick, Ive got an 05 and am about to start flat towing it behind my motorhome. do you have any tips for towing? did the battery drain problem ever materialize?

michael@moretoyz.com · 07-06-2009, 12:28 AM

I have a 2009 Range Rover Sport. I called the dealer about flat towing and they told me I could not flat tow this vehicle.

Tigershark · 07-09-2009, 06:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by collinu

Rick, Ive got an 05 and am about to start flat towing it behind my motorhome. do you have any tips for towing? did the battery drain problem ever materialize?

Hello,
I am planig on doing the same as you are. I purchasded a Range but I haven't yet put a tow bar on it . What kind do you suggest and where can I have it done. I live in the Palm Springs area of Ca.
I'm trying to get it done in the next week or two so any help would be appreciated.
Thanks for your time