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  1. 14th March 2012, 05:27 PM #1
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    300 tdi towing

    What is the best gear to a 2ton boat. Drive or 3 gear on a 300 tdi disco
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  2. 14th March 2012, 05:40 PM #2
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    once youve got it up to speed on the flats Drive at all other times or if the TC unlocks in Drive 3rd is best.
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  3. 14th March 2012, 08:40 PM #3
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    With a 2 tonne boat, 3rd would be best and maybe not try to get it over 90 too much as you just suck juice for no reason, just get a ache in your right foot from trying to push a hole through the floor.

    Mine hated the camper trailer (450KG) over 80k's as it seemed to create too much drag but didn't mind 4 tonne on a tandum trailer from Wang to Melb occasionally hitting 100ks down hill but yes 3rd mostly will keep you sane.

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  4. 14th March 2012, 09:06 PM #4
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    When i tow i use the manual changer thingy on the auto selector, i hold gears until i need to change or if i want engine breaking and greater control, i always slip it back into drive from third if the torque converter can lock up and when approaching hills i build up as much speed as possible with my foot sitting just above kick-down while the torque converter is still locked then i have momentum, i then leave it till the torque converter unlocks and drop it into 3rd imediately. People are intrigued when i go past them at 130 clicks on the flat and then i look like i'm stopped doing about 50k's on a big hill as they go past me lol.

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