tow vehicle

[Firkin Diver]

List, I'm after a vehicle to tow a 7m RIB. I was thinking about one of the following: 110 Defender, Discovery or a LWB Shogun/Pajero. I'm going to need it to behave when on a motorway and recover the boat from a sandy beach/ steep slipway.

Any recommendations/comments?

Regards,

Mike

[Jono]

Yeah! I gotta suggestion! Don't start this feckin' debate again...

[Nauti Buoy]

Originally Posted by Firkin Diver

List, I'm after a vehicle to tow a 7m RIB. I was thinking about one of the following: 110 Defender, Discovery or a LWB Shogun/Pajero. I'm going to need it to behave when on a motorway and recover the boat from a sandy beach/ steep slipway.

Any recommendations/comments?

Regards,

Mike

Hi Mike

Take a look at this thread, hopefully this might help you, then that way you might just survive the on slaught you're gonna receive.

Cheers

Richard

http://www.rib.net/forum/showthread....ht=tow+vehicle

[Jono]

OK, so my first response may not have been a great deal of help.....

Buy the vehicle you feel comfortable with. They'll all "do the job"... don't bother asking other people's opinions.. everyone's got a different one. Just choose the vehicle that suits you. I use a 110 and find it just great, but I sometimes use a Ford explorer and thats good too. I used to own a Land Cruiser which towed just fine... you see?

[Rogue Wave]

I have a Landy 110 and a Defender and I used to have a Trooper LWB 2.8 TDI. The trooper cost me 2.5k had a 100,000 miles on it and the engine was/is a gift from the Vreus (Greek god of engines) I tugged a Ribtec Camel around Ireland and Britain (2800 miles in 10 days). The Trooper never missed a beat and didn't really recognise the Camel was on the towhook. Old Patrol's are rather excellent also

Unfortunately the Trooper did not enjoy being immersed in water and badly failed it's MOT. I one day will put the Engine into the Landy

Having said all that both the Landy and Disco tow fine. So I kinda agree with Jono but would reccomend a Trooper

[chrisallse]

110 Td5

[Jono]

Originally Posted by Rogue Wave

I... Old Patrol's are rather excellent also..

Yup! Ask someone who tows boats for a living.. Dave? DAVE? ...

[Jono Garton]

110'S ARE RUBBISH!!! BUY A 90 90- -110

[Jono]

Originally Posted by Jono Garton

110'S ARE RUBBISH!!! BUY A 90 90- -110

Feck' off ya young pup! ......

[Jono Garton]

Exactly 110 - Old Mans 4x4

[tue]

How about a Nissan Navara. I got to drive works new one today back from Plymouth. 2.3TDI and it actually seems faster and Torqueier than mine . Plus you can put all the salty dive kit in the back without getting the inside of the car wet.

P.S. Where's my life jacket?

[bogib]

I can´t resist, why not have yankie noisy ones

[Jono]

Ouch!

[Richard B]

Originally Posted by bogib

I can´t resist, why not have yankie noisy ones

Why not?!?

[bogib]

Yes, Richard this is little brother of my Ram, this is Ram 1500 powered by either V6 or V8 petrol engine, mine is Ram 3500 twin axle powered by the latest version of Cummins 5.9 diesel which is also in my Hummer but that one is the older version not with electronic injection but both are Turbo.

Bogi

[arn.george]

Couldn't get link of hummer to work!

[Andy Stevens]

My 101 has 60 metre Norweigen Forestry winch on it, so it's well handy for dry recovery!

Built to tow a 105mm gun, you wouldnt notice anything behind it, plus you can jump from in the back of it, to the front of the boat without touching the water.

A beast but 12mpg!!!!!

[bogib]

These 101´s pictures are for you Andy modified for SAR in Iceland

[Bittentobuggery]

I bought "The Eden Project" ( a Pajero that's never been cleaned, inside or out) as a tow and launch/recovery vehicle and it has done exactly what it says on the tin.

We have had 7 people in it up & down the M3 and the 2.8 TD has proved enough grunt for our launch and recovery requirements. Never used it on sand though, but I was very grateful for the full 4WD capabilities when caught on the mud with an advancing tide in front of an expectant but ultimately disappointed crowd of pub onlookers.

Salt water corrosion has required new exhaust, drums & discs etc but the costs can be limited by using specialist importers for parts.

Not pretty but Paddy rumbles on.....

[Jono]

Originally Posted by bogib

These 101´s pictures are for you Andy modified for SAR in Iceland

Er, Mate? Those are 110's not 101' s.....