Pushing CT up steep amp in revers

[Steve223]

Hello Together,

I have a fairly short but steep driveway and have to push my CT up there in reverse
Is that a problem as I assume the revers gear is not design for that?

Thanks a lot

Steve

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[oldsalt]

I don't think it will be a problem, it's not as if you are reversing your campertrailer up Mt Everset... :eek:
I'll leave any "technical" details about reverse gearing to more knowledgeable members on here - but if it were me I wouldn't be worried.
cheers

[scarry]

If it is steep i would use low range.

You probably have nothing to worry about.

[Steve223]

Thanks gentlemen didn't think I could use LR in revers that's a good tip though will do that as it feels quite heavy going up in normal revers


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[discotwinturbo]

Steve, I reverse two very heavy trailers up into our shed, and always use low for this. I also have to adjust the air suspension to make the rear top of trailer pass under the structural beams.....lift up so that the rear drops a bit, then back down again so that the air con is then not torn off.

Have been doing low range reverse for 8 years now, 5 in a patrol, 2 in my Touareg, and 1 year with the Disco....I reckon you will be fine.

Brett....

[Steve223]

Thanks Brett will actually try this now, getting CT ready for Holliday on Friday:-)

[TerryO]

Just make sure if you have manual over ride brakes on the CT that you put the tab down so the brakes don't come on while reversing making it even harder.

Speaking from experience here ...:eek:

cheers,
Terry

[Steve223]

Yes making sure of that, also speaking from experience here :-)

Actually zip tightened it down now
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[connock]

Do you zip tie it down every time you revers?? Or have you locked it down all the time? so NO brakes when driving. :eek:

[rufusking]

I often use low range when I need to move the trailer into a tight spot, especially when it's not on even ground. It gives my more fine throttle control as you can't use the brake and accelerator together on the 3.0 D4, the ECU cuts throttle if the brake is applied. One of the joys of drive by wire!

[BONZER]

I use low range to back our boat up a very steep stony driveway. No wheelspin in the loose stones, just slow and easy progress to the top. These vehicles are legends.
cheers
John

[Steve223]

Do you zip tie it down every time you revers?? Or have you locked it down all the time? so NO brakes when driving. :eek:

have electronic breaks with manual override so use electronic breaks hence semi permanent zip tight


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[Steve223]

If it is steep i would use low range.

You probably have nothing to worry about.

reversing in 4 wd makes all the difference :-) great tip thanks for all the input


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