Tow vehicle motors

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Originally Posted by mcrover

..... and towing large loads you take off in lock low (manually selected 1st) to limit load on the sprag (one way clutch).

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McRover

That's some information that I didn't have - my ZF and I thank you.

Diana :):):)

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Originally Posted by Lotz-A-Landies

McRover

That's some information that I didn't have - my ZF and I thank you.

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Ditto from me, too. Not something I knew.

Some more interesting info here: http://member.rivernet.com.au/btaylo...oxZF-HP22.html

The HP22 is the box used in many Discos/RRs

Perhaps consider LP gas fumigation on the 300TDi for the extra power and torque. As a qualifying conversion, you get $2K government subsidy.

We found 300TDi auto towed 2 tonne well, but the auto needs to be well cooled and in good shape to start with.
Monitoring the trans temperature is an important factor.

I agree with the other comments, too. Off the line, it was slower than any pushbike!

Pete

okay,

thanks heaps for the response

I have a ZF behind the Auto. I was only going the manual cause I'm old fashion and auto's to suit 300tdi's are $$$$.

But if the 300tdi gets around 19L per 100kms towing then there isn't much point in spending the money to do the conversion......

I currently run 235/85 R16 tyres which allow the car to sit on 2000rpm at 110kph with no trailer. but when the trailer is on it struggles to stay in 4th very often. maybe going back to a 31" tyre would do the trick??

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Originally Posted by redrover3

Considering the huge weight, that's pretty amazing really. I've had cars that only get twice that economy.
Tony

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To get that sort of fuel consumption (1.6-1.8 km/l) in a b-double on the hume is about par, whats amazing is to get that sort of consumption while averaging 89 km/h in truck that is speed limited to 100km/h.One of the major factors in getting good consumption will always be the drivers right foot.