Dealer statements re Snorkel and Tow bar

The propeller effect of the fan turning into the radiator is negligible with PUMA as the fan is a least 40cm from the radiator. The fan blades are not long enough to reach.

With that said I agree that a water blind or similar should be used when crossing deep water, 500mm +.

Last year Nolan’s brook on the OTL was over 750mm, and is about 40m across. I went across in a D3 with a sealed up Land Rover RAI and a water blind, No water enter the vehicle what so ever and the carpets were dry, as was the engine bay. The rest of the group a Patrol, LR 200 & 100, Rodeo and Troppey also went across, all with no water in the vehicles.

The only time that water will enter the vehicle and wet the seats/electrics is if you stop, get stuck or are just going way to slow.

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Originally Posted by Drover

The propeller effect of the fan turning into the radiator is negligible with PUMA as the fan is a least 40cm from the radiator. The fan blades are not long enough to reach.

With that said I agree that a water blind or similar should be used when crossing deep water, 500mm +.

Last year Nolan’s brook on the OTL was over 750mm, and is about 40m across. I went across in a D3 with a sealed up Land Rover RAI and a water blind, No water enter the vehicle what so ever and the carpets were dry, as was the engine bay. The rest of the group a Patrol, LR 200 & 100, Rodeo and Troppey also went across, all with no water in the vehicles.

The only time that water will enter the vehicle and wet the seats/electrics is if you stop, get stuck or are just going way to slow.

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or the water comes in via your air vents

With regard to the tow bar question - the LR genuine bar enables you to keep the rear folding step. The aftermarket HR bar does not. Also the HR bar gives you more options for fitting a long range fuel tank, but the genuine one blocks that space under the rear of the vehicle meaning you have to fit a smaller tank in the space behind the rear wheel.

I'm not sure whether or not the genuine bar isn't also made by Hayman Reece, but they are quite different. The genuine bar has a round horizontal member and looks a bit more discreet when fitted, and the HR bar has a square section that sits out further under the rear chassis cross member.

Both bars are rated the same so it essentially comes down to whether you want the step or not, and what you plan to do in the way of adding a long range fuel tank.

G'day solmanic

Do you know what the part no. is for the genine tow bar? That would help me chase a suitable to bar for my Puma D90.

Cheers
KarlB

Thanks solmanic,

That's useful info - I will want to fit long-range tanks later, though not sure whether I'd use rear or sill (or both) just yet - but this would at least give me the option.

Cheers

Duke

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Originally Posted by KarlB

G'day solmanic

Do you know what the part no. is for the genine tow bar? That would help me chase a suitable to bar for my Puma D90.

Cheers
KarlB

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There was a thread recently about LR fitting a different bar on the 90 compared to the 110.
Might be best to check that a 110 bar will fit the 90.

The D110 tow bar will definitely not fit the D90. I asked the spare parts guy at the local dealership to see what he could find out for me and his advice, as of an hour ago, was that LRA advised him that a tow bar for the D90 was in development. Apparently the 'OEM' ones as you see advertised in the LR accessories brochure etc., do not meet the Australian Design Rules standard. Consequently LRA gets compliant bars manufactured locally (but not by Hayman Reece).:confused:

Hmmm,

Rovacraft have a tow bar in their catalogue for the 90, and a drop plate... no electrics though.

http://www.rovacraft.com.au/products..._equipment.pdf

p. 42

Cheers,

Duke

Long Range Automotive Melbourne, make a replacement tank for the 110.

It is 135L capacity and is designed for use with factory tow bar/Step and does not interfere with the rear sway bay.

The other option is the “Long Ranger” tank that requires the ARB tow bar. It is 120L capacity I believe (not sure).

I have been told that the HR or ARB tow bars reduce with the departure angle substantially.

Hmmm...I have following to say about the snorkel/ high air intake. Well, a TD5 based report, but I guess it is the same story on the Puma range. Fitting time according to Mantec UK (who made the one sold by LR) for the lot is about 8hrs, which includes sealing of the whole intake system and airbox. LR (and others) allow 2hrs...LR Europe and NA makes it very, very clear it is a device to reduce dust and NOT increase wading deep ,as far as I know.regards m