To cool, or not to cool ? - Land Rovers Only

Disco1 · 10-25-2005, 03:16 PM

Just bought a pop up camper, it weighs around 3250 lbs, question is, do I need a supplemental transmission cooler ? I live in Colorado, so the summers are not too hot for the most part, but there are a lot of hills and mountain trails. So, do I need one and if so any recommendations. Thanks in advance for any advice.

Disco · 10-25-2005, 04:36 PM

I don't think so. I used to have an off-road trailer (around the weight of yours), that I hauled all over the country side and never had a problem with the trans heating up to the point where I need to fit an auxillary cooler. Provided that your tranmission fluid is changed more regularily, you will be okay.

Funrover · 10-25-2005, 04:40 PM

No... you don't need it........ I pull my pop-up all over the place. Winter Park, Hoosier pass, leadville..etc..... I still have the stock set up and have no problems!!!!! Where in CO are you? I am in Colorado Springs..... I can show you some pics if ou want.. My pop-up is a 1971 Cox Conestoga.... weighs in at 3000 lbs empty..

Disco1 · 10-25-2005, 04:52 PM

I live in Green Mountain Falls, work in Manitou Springs, didn't really want to have to fit tranny cooler, but wanted to make sure first. Got a 2000 m.y. Coleman Westlake, a deal @ $4k

Funrover · 10-25-2005, 05:05 PM

That is a great deal!!!!!... you are close to me...bet I've seen you on the roads....

Funrover · 10-25-2005, 05:13 PM

The only problem I have had pulling my camper is I can't do 75 MPH up the Mtn passes!!!!!!!! Probably better that way seeing that I have no sway bars....I have done a few 4X4 road with it and have never had a problem

LRWheelman · 10-29-2005, 10:09 AM

The Discovery already has a trans cooler in place. It is the fuzzy looking pipe located in front of the radiator near the bottom. If you are havin' trouble in the mountain passes just slow down. What's the rush? Your Discovery has more power that it has brakes to stop it, especially with a trailer. I assume you pull your pop up to go camping on vacation, or on weekends, so why the big hurry? Thank you, LRWheelman

Disco Mike · 10-29-2005, 10:23 AM

Disco,
What year and how many miles are on your truck? How often do you dervice the tranny?
If you are at 100,000 miles or more I would suggest changing your fluid, put in some Lucas tranny additive and add a extra cooler as cheap insurance. Older Rover trannys don't take to more frequent fluid changes so use the best fluid you can use and keep it cool, you'll do fine.
Mike J.

10-25-2005, 03:16 PM	#1 (permalink)
Disco1 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 82 Gallery: 0	To cool, or not to cool ? Just bought a pop up camper, it weighs around 3250 lbs, question is, do I need a supplemental transmission cooler ? I live in Colorado, so the summers are not too hot for the most part, but there are a lot of hills and mountain trails. So, do I need one and if so any recommendations. Thanks in advance for any advice.

10-25-2005, 04:36 PM	#2 (permalink)
Disco Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,819 Gallery: 0	I don't think so. I used to have an off-road trailer (around the weight of yours), that I hauled all over the country side and never had a problem with the trans heating up to the point where I need to fit an auxillary cooler. Provided that your tranmission fluid is changed more regularily, you will be okay. __________________ No hand signals, driver playing with his transfer Knob.

10-29-2005, 10:09 AM	#7 (permalink)
LRWheelman Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Stoutland, Missouri Posts: 138 Gallery: 0	It is already there . . . . The Discovery already has a trans cooler in place. It is the fuzzy looking pipe located in front of the radiator near the bottom. If you are havin' trouble in the mountain passes just slow down. What's the rush? Your Discovery has more power that it has brakes to stop it, especially with a trailer. I assume you pull your pop up to go camping on vacation, or on weekends, so why the big hurry? Thank you, LRWheelman

10-29-2005, 10:23 AM	#8 (permalink)
Disco Mike Moderator Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Parker, Colorado Posts: 5,777 Gallery: 0	Transmisson Cooler Disco, What year and how many miles are on your truck? How often do you dervice the tranny? If you are at 100,000 miles or more I would suggest changing your fluid, put in some Lucas tranny additive and add a extra cooler as cheap insurance. Older Rover trannys don't take to more frequent fluid changes so use the best fluid you can use and keep it cool, you'll do fine. Mike J.

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10-25-2005, 04:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Disco1 Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Colorado Posts: 82 Gallery: 0	I live in Green Mountain Falls, work in Manitou Springs, didn't really want to have to fit tranny cooler, but wanted to make sure first. Got a 2000 m.y. Coleman Westlake, a deal @ $4k

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