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Hello all. I've posted a few times in the RRC forum but I bought an 03 Discovery last week. I was a sucker for the OME HD lift, 285/75 KM2s, and a winch bumper, none of which my wife would ever let me buy separately. I'm working my way through the major service list. 113k miles.
I made a mistake and mentioned to my Dad that I thought the Disco could tow a boat. He went out and bought at 19 foot Searay bowrider that he says weighs around 2300 pounds including the trailer. I checked the owner's manual in the Rave and the towing chart confuses me. It says "Max Trailer Weight" for an unbraked trailer is 1,650 pounds, which I think is slightly more than his Chrysler minivan's towing capacity. But then the manual lists 5500 pounds as the "Maximum towing capacity on-road in high range" without mentioning brakes or no brakes.
Does anyone know if I can safely tow about 2300 pounds with an unbraked trailer? I intend to replace the transmission filter, install an Ultra Gauge, and my 180 degree t/s came in the mail today. But frankly I don't even know if I can tow that much... Thanks!
I made a mistake and mentioned to my Dad that I thought the Disco could tow a boat. He went out and bought at 19 foot Searay bowrider that he says weighs around 2300 pounds including the trailer. I checked the owner's manual in the Rave and the towing chart confuses me. It says "Max Trailer Weight" for an unbraked trailer is 1,650 pounds, which I think is slightly more than his Chrysler minivan's towing capacity. But then the manual lists 5500 pounds as the "Maximum towing capacity on-road in high range" without mentioning brakes or no brakes.
Does anyone know if I can safely tow about 2300 pounds with an unbraked trailer? I intend to replace the transmission filter, install an Ultra Gauge, and my 180 degree t/s came in the mail today. But frankly I don't even know if I can tow that much... Thanks!