Towing vehicle - boat over 7 metres

[GuyC]

Originally Posted by Nasher

And that Ob is why the Discovery up to the D4 won best towed car of the year time after time.

Obviously the additional weight from the separate Chassis has penalties elsewhere, but it really helps when towing.

I'm not sure how long the D5 will keep the crown with it's lighter weight, but appears to be doing OK last time I looked.

Fixed it for you

[Playtime]

I tow with a Amarok, 3tonne car trailer and 6.7m rib, loaded with wife, 2 kids and back full plus 190 litres fuel in boat and it pulls like a dream

[willk]

Originally Posted by xpertski

So in summary it’s ok to tow a 9m RIB using a decent 4x4 with 3000-3500kg tow capacity

Yes

Originally Posted by xpertski

Isuzu D Max

Attached is the old 2.5L - better by a mile than the 300tdi that preceded it.

[beamishken]

An interesting but long winded article from an aussie page gives some good info not a quick read but lots of good advice re vehicle choice & trailer set up.
https://practicalmotoring.com.au/car...eavy-trailers/

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[gtflash]

Originally Posted by Nasher

And that Ob is why the Discovery up to the D4 won best tow car of the year time after time.

Obviously the additional weight from the separate Chassis has penalties elsewhere, but it really helps when towing.

I'm not sure how long the D5 will keep the crown with it's lighter weight, but appears to be doing OK last time I looked.

I seem to remember reading d5 has been knocked off its spot for a x7.

I have an x5 40d and it does ok with 8.1m. Which equates to 9.5m trailer boat length but it’s amazing how much it sounds like a lorry when pulling. The caravan flys on the back. Despite that I Still prefer the old Discovery 2 for the boat. Shame the chassis is now terminal.

[tehguy]

We tow a 6.8 with a little L200, it's pre 2018 so has 3.1t towing capacity instead of 3.5t, but the Ribcraft and trailer is only about 2.3t all up when it's full of fuel. It would be nice if first gear was a bit lower to make pulling away quicker but once you're moving it's fine to drive. Never had to use low range yet even on a steep slip

[paintman]

Originally Posted by gtflash

I seem to remember reading d5 has been knocked off its spot for a x7.

I have an x5 40d and it does ok with 8.1m. Which equates to 9.5m trailer boat length but it’s amazing how much it sounds like a lorry when pulling. The caravan flys on the back. Despite that I Still prefer the old Discovery 2 for the boat. Shame the chassis is now terminal.

If it's just the usual rear part then there's an interesting multipart youtube of one being done on a drive. Looks pretty straightforward welding wise.
Part one

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppejq9J_dlM

Plenty of others too as it's a common problem!

[gtflash]

We have done the back third on the drive already. This time it’s front under engine etc. in theory a few plates but the need for bigger and bigger plates is becoming obvious and it’s turning into a dilemma. Cars been in the family since 6 months old.

[paintman]

That's a pity.

Replacement galvanised chassis would be the best option although would be a huge amount of work & not cheap to start with - - but I expect you've already explored that.

There's one done here which might entertain you with the trials & tribulations!: D2 chassis replacement | LandyZone - Land Rover Forum

[Lee argyle]

I’ve used a Ford ranger for the last few years, currently have a bi-turbo wildtrak and she pulls my Stingher fine