Well, the D2 just towed a monster of a boat. - Land Rovers Only

02disco2 · 06-26-2005, 12:31 PM

Well, maybe not a monster, but WAY over the towing capacity. I had to help a friend pick up his new 26ft Wellcraft 260 with aft and full gally. It was loaded up with 100gal of fuel and the fresh water tank was also full. I was a bit nervous since the weight with trailer is pushing the scales at 7300lb's. It pulled it out of the river with out barely touching the gas and towed it for 62 miles on the freeway (70MPH) and in town, no problems except it wasn't very happy going up large inclines without being in the 4000 rpm range.

All in all, I was VERY nervous doing it but it pulled like a champ. I got many a strange look from people when I was pulling this rig, it absolutley dwarfed my D2.

Just thought I'd share.

1st rover · 06-26-2005, 12:52 PM

sure feels good dosnt it?
most rigs are under rated for towing...
they can take well over the rated specks with a little bit of pushing..and compromise..

02disco2 · 06-26-2005, 05:42 PM

It certainly did. I usually pull my boat at least twice a week but fully loaded with trailer is about 1500lb's less than my friends, still over the rated towing capacity. Caulk another gold star up for Land Rover!

Litespeed · 07-01-2005, 07:59 PM

Wow! I have a Contender 27 with twin 300's and I am concerned about pulling it with my Disco. But after reading your post, I will try it. I am guessing the total weight of the rig is around 8500 lbs. I know it will pull it out of the water in low range. Am I crazy to try?

06-26-2005, 12:31 PM	#1 (permalink)
02disco2 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 827 Gallery: 0	Well, the D2 just towed a monster of a boat. Well, maybe not a monster, but WAY over the towing capacity. I had to help a friend pick up his new 26ft Wellcraft 260 with aft and full gally. It was loaded up with 100gal of fuel and the fresh water tank was also full. I was a bit nervous since the weight with trailer is pushing the scales at 7300lb's. It pulled it out of the river with out barely touching the gas and towed it for 62 miles on the freeway (70MPH) and in town, no problems except it wasn't very happy going up large inclines without being in the 4000 rpm range. All in all, I was VERY nervous doing it but it pulled like a champ. I got many a strange look from people when I was pulling this rig, it absolutley dwarfed my D2. Just thought I'd share. __________________ Land Rover-less. -------------------------------- 2006 Infiniti QX56 - Loaded 2002 Discovery II SE - SOLD! 1999 Audi A6 Avant Quattro Tiptronic - Slammed on RS4 18's 1996 Mariah Talari w/350 Mercruiser and Ron Hill Marine Go-fast parts.(Presently in Dry Storage)

06-26-2005, 12:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
1st rover rovering?? Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: San Jose, Ca. Posts: 689 Gallery: 0	sure feels good dosnt it? most rigs are under rated for towing... they can take well over the rated specks with a little bit of pushing..and compromise.. __________________ -Nikunj 1993 Range Rover Classic LWB 1995 VW JETTA

06-26-2005, 05:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
02disco2 Super Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 827 Gallery: 0	It certainly did. I usually pull my boat at least twice a week but fully loaded with trailer is about 1500lb's less than my friends, still over the rated towing capacity. Caulk another gold star up for Land Rover! __________________ Land Rover-less. -------------------------------- 2006 Infiniti QX56 - Loaded 2002 Discovery II SE - SOLD! 1999 Audi A6 Avant Quattro Tiptronic - Slammed on RS4 18's 1996 Mariah Talari w/350 Mercruiser and Ron Hill Marine Go-fast parts.(Presently in Dry Storage)

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07-01-2005, 07:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
Litespeed Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 19 Gallery: 0	Wow! I have a Contender 27 with twin 300's and I am concerned about pulling it with my Disco. But after reading your post, I will try it. I am guessing the total weight of the rig is around 8500 lbs. I know it will pull it out of the water in low range. Am I crazy to try?

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