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tonytiger

Member Since: 14 Sep 2013
Location: St.Neots. Cambs
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2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 HSE Bali Blue

Caravan towing/ tow bar issue

Hi all, first time today in hitching up caravan with RRS...

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Happy with the power the remapped tdv6 offers... But not used to towing slightly nose down, never an issue with the D2 as had drop pm ate made to measure " perfect..

Any of you guys have issues with towing nose down with the quick detachable towball?? Should I get the NAS hitch adaptor n use a drop plate or stick with nose down?? If it had been a single axle I think I'd be ok but always thought twins should be level??

Many thanks tt :thumbsup:

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Wed Feb 12 2014 11:32am

npinks
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similar thread on Disco3

http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic96576.h...+nose+down

Wed Feb 12 2014 11:50am

muddywheels
Milk Float Man

Member Since: 01 Jul 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
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Nose down perfect setup Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Wed Feb 12 2014 1:01pm

muddywheels
Milk Float Man

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http://www.campingandcaravanningclub.co.uk...-the-road/ Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Wed Feb 12 2014 1:10pm

midsman

Member Since: 24 Dec 2013
Location: West Midlands
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Looks ok to me. We have a twin axle caravan and tow with a RRS utilising a detachable tow bar and ours looks like yours. Just think when you are moving how often have you driven along a perfectly flat road. Normally the car/ van combo is moving either up and down or side to side so having it 'level' to start with may be aesthetically pleasing, but slightly nose down works for us. 2015 Range Rover Sport Autobiography Dynamic SDV6
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Wed Feb 12 2014 1:30pm

tonytiger

Member Since: 14 Sep 2013
Location: St.Neots. Cambs
Posts: 308

Thanks guys for all your replies..

I think it is more for aesthetics that I always liked it level.... But as you say looks ok, I'd rather have it like this than have a permanent towbar fitted

Many thanks again tt 2010 TDV8 Bali Blue........ "Alive Tuned"

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Wed Feb 12 2014 1:58pm

npinks
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should have said it doesn't look bad too

Have you checked nose weights etc also

Wed Feb 12 2014 2:17pm

F150PICKUP

Member Since: 28 May 2013
Location: Silverstone
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2008 Range Rover Sport TDV6 HSE Siberian Silver

Looks OK to me as well I have twin wheeler and detachable tow bar on my RRS

Wed Feb 12 2014 2:37pm

simon645

Member Since: 30 Jan 2014
Location: cumbria
Posts: 126

2011 Range Rover Sport 3.0 TDV6 HSE Stornoway Grey

We have twin axle caravan and picking up our first RRS 2011 model tomorrow, with our discovery 3 the self levelling suspension always got the unit level, is this not the case with RRS ??

Wed Feb 12 2014 3:26pm

muddywheels
Milk Float Man

Member Since: 01 Jul 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
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Rrsport will keep vehicle level just like disco but caravan should be slightly nose down for safe towing

From Caravan club website -

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When your caravan is attached to your vehicle it should tow level or slightly nose down,

My outfits over the last 3 years

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Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Wed Feb 12 2014 4:00pm

tonytiger

Member Since: 14 Sep 2013
Location: St.Neots. Cambs
Posts: 308

Your twin axle crusader sits exactly the same as mine

Thx chaps think I'll leave well alone 2010 TDV8 Bali Blue........ "Alive Tuned"

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Wed Feb 12 2014 6:57pm

npinks
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My car looks tiny

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Wed Feb 12 2014 9:49pm

muddywheels
Milk Float Man

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I agree Nick but pretty impressive that FL2 can tow such a big van Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Wed Feb 12 2014 10:38pm

npinks
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Not too bad towing actually with the lower weight of newer caravans

1670kg (reweighted to 1800kg) and with the 2000kg limit I have I'm a bit below

Wed Feb 12 2014 10:58pm

muddywheels
Milk Float Man

Member Since: 01 Jul 2010
Location: East Riding of Yorkshire
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This is what you need Wanted a Series 2 LR since childhood but previously owned MY16 Disco Sport HSE TD4 Auto, MY13 RR Sport Black Edition TDV6 Auto, MY10 RR Sport HSE TDV6 Auto, 2007 Freelander 1 Freestyle TD4 Soft Top, 2009 Freelander 2 GS TD4 Auto, 2007 Freelander 2 GS TD4, 2004 Disco 2 Metropolis Auto, 2002 Disco 2 GS, 2000 Freelander 1 SE TD4 SW

Still hoping for a S2 one day!

Thu Feb 13 2014 10:42am

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