Thread: 130 plus Gooseneck trailer?

Originally Posted by Sprint

Fozzy is LWB.....

well that should make all the difference then ...

I wonder what type of compressor the Racetech 90 is using?

Yes I know it all has been done before, I have all the old LR promo videos for series I, II and III, and yes there is a 88inch swb with goose neck set up. But most of these mods are for special purpose trailers and loctation applictations. 99% of goosenecks being talked about and used today are for the reason they are BIG, LONG and HEAVY....not something I would think ideal behind ANY LR. The idea of the goose neck and where it places load and where the pivot point is in relation to back axle is a good one, but the trade off is no loosing that space. If you are towing that much maybe a small Isuzu truck would be a better option?

The trailer is not heavy, but it is long. Mainly interested in the geometry of fitting the thing and driving it around. Wont be used off-road or in 'extreme' conditions.

I'm particularly interested in how the clearance would work around the tub. I'm thinking I may need to suck it and see, because I can find bugger all examples from Aus.

Cheers,

Adam

There are a few fifth wheeler manufacturers around, maybe talk to one. From memory there is one in Morriset.

there are a few in the lake macquarie area.
importers and builders.

Originally Posted by JDNSW

I think you are right about the bicentennial 110s having goosenecks, and, yes, they were all V8s.

Perhaps worth noting that the current 2.2 Defenders have both more power and more torque than the 1988 V8s - capacity is not very relevant once you have forced induction. On the other hand, I have an idea that the chassis in 1988 was a bit beefier than today.

John

I'm sure you'll agree capacity is very relevant once taking longevity into account considering one engine would be a fairly lazy V8 and the other a small capacity 4 cylinder stressed by forced induction.

Originally Posted by dobbo

I'm sure you'll agree capacity is very relevant once taking longevity into account considering one engine would be a fairly lazy V8 and the other a small capacity 4 cylinder stressed by forced induction.

Exactly, "There's no replacement for displacement"

Cars aren't built for longevity these days so what does it matter

Originally Posted by dullbird

Cars aren't built for longevity these days so what does it matter

It doesn't to me, I refuse to buy a new Land Rover.