D2 vs the Rangies

[1976_michelle]

I havent been in a rangie of any type; is there more room in a rangie (think shoulder room, between driver and drivers door) versus a disco?
Dad has set me atask of finding him something capable of towing 2.5T plus (mini backhoe thingie and its trailer) but with a price tag of under $10000 which has severely limited his options of tow capacity vs price. Hes a big bloke and finds the disco room between seat and door not sufficient

[Slunnie]

Not sure, but I would have expected the same based on their heritage. The Rangie is just a spec'd up Disco isnt it. :D

[Disco Muppet]

Not sure, but I would have expected the same based on their heritage. The Rangie is just a spec'd up Disco isnt it. :D

LSE? :D

[Slunnie]

LSE? :D
Just longer. Just like how the Statesman is built on a longer Commodore. :D

[Vern]

Buy a diesel gq

[1976_michelle]

Ok thank you.
Also not having much luck finding tow capacities for F150s either (looking all directions at this stage)

[Disco Muppet]

Just longer. Just like how the Statesman is built on a longer Commodore. :D

I'm sure you could fit longer seat rails, and an LSE gives you more room to play with. :D

[harlie]

I think the old F150 will be covered under the old rules.

In the US they specify different limits for different vehicle configurations, diff ratio, rear spring, auto/manual, V8 or 6 ect ect.

Anything pre 1992 where a manufacturer does not specify the towing capacity it is as follows.
• One and a half times the unladen mass of the motor vehicle if the trailer is fitted with brakes or
• the unladen mass of the motor vehicle, if the trailer is not fitted with brakes.

Second point is overruled by the “trailers over 750kg must have brakes” rule.

If he's a big bloke and fuel is no concern, go the F

[PhilipA]

The D2 is the last vehicle to be built on the Range Rover Classic floor pan.
I was surprised to find my D2 dimensions seem identical to a Range Rover Classic. Such things as the seat belt mounting points etc are the same position.
The most obvious difference is that the roof of a Disco is much higher, and the Disco has a much stronger body structure with a very strong loop around the rear door. The position of the seats next to the doors was touted by Land Rover as a "feature" which allows the driver to easily stick his/her head out the window to check for obstacles etc.
I am 188CM and was 118 Kilos and I have no trouble with the seat position.
If your father doesn't like it then tell him to buy another brand with seats closer to the middle as the Disco and Range Rover Classic are very similar if not identical.
Regards Philip A

[p38arover]

P38A?

[brenno]

I find the same issue with the D2 Michelle, I don't quite feel comfortable as my right shoulder is wedged against the pillar.

I reckon the Rangie classic has more 'shoulder' room than the D2, enough to notice anyway (this is from memory only). I've not sat in a P38 so I can't comment.

I'd recommend your old man at least has a sit in a few vehicles to check the width. He'll know just by taking a seat in it that something is either suitable or unsuitable. Perhaps as suggested earlier, a GQ patrol, or even an 80 series cruiser.

[1976_michelle]

Some of the Patrols are stating only 2200kg (others 3200?)
1994 Nissan Patrol GQ II RX (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Nissan-Patrol-1994/SSE-AD-2108019/?Cr=3&sdmvc=1)
1996 Nissan Patrol GQ II RX3 (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Nissan-Patrol-1996/SSE-AD-2222933/?Cr=5&sdmvc=1)

1988 Nissan Patrol GQ DX (http://www.carsales.com.au/private/details/Nissan-Patrol-1988/SSE-AD-2154881/?Cr=8&sdmvc=1)