Thread: Mods to Disco 2 (01) TD5 for towing

Originally Posted by Banjo_pluker

If I remember correctly a post has been done explaining how to do it. I cant remember his name but he did the power change over ECU's in his spare time.

Thanks Banjo will do some searching.

Probably stupid question - but in my searching of the forums I've come across recommendations for an Engine Saver. What does this do (sorry my car knowledge pretty much extends to changing a tyre, checking the oil & water and refueling ) ETA: I think I've found my answer - its an alarm to indicate low coolant!

Originally Posted by Suswa

Thanks Banjo will do some searching.

Probably stupid question - but in my searching of the forums I've come across recommendations for an Engine Saver. What does this do (sorry my car knowledge pretty much extends to changing a tyre, checking the oil & water and refueling ) ETA: I think I've found my answer - its an alarm to indicate low coolant!

Bingo, yes it is a low coolant level alarm. Worthwhile as the loss of coolant is usually an early sign of worse things to come. If you can stop before overheating the engine your repair may only be a head gasket instead of a head as well.

WD Harness is not recommended with self leveling suspension, think it is ok with coils.

are horse floats built any differently to normal car trailers?
They seem to always have the wheels way back and be very low--

anyone?

Certainly worth while to check the towball weight of your trailer.

The airbags inside your coils WILL make a difference ... I got mine from www.truckspring.com in the states. Delivered to my door for around $150. (you'll find that they're around $300 here in AU) Easy to self install too!

Thanks slug - sounds like its worth it.
Pedro - I'll take a photo of the float to show what its like.
Thanks Disco EMU - I'll try and get to a weighbridge and work out the total weight & tow ball weight. Although won't the tow ball weight differ depending on how much I have loaded on?

Both boat trailers and horse floats have most weight down the rear end of the trailer. To retain a positive tow ball weight the wheels on the trailer have to be moved back. For trailers that do not require a lot of ground clearance a drop axle can be used to lower the CoG, with horse floats they need all the help they can get with respect to CoG.

This is the float

Looks like it is behind a range rover