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  1. 20th March 2009, 12:11 PM #1
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    Towing Question

    Hi, everyone I am just about to buy a Jayco Outback Swan Camper Trailer.

    The quoted ball weight on the specs sheet is 125kg.

    I have a Disco TD5 Series II that has had springs and shocks upgraded and was wondering what you think about towing these types of trailers.

    Also should I go for a normal hitch or a tregg/trigg hitch.

    I currently tow a All Terrain Camper Trailer with a tregg hitch.

    Thanks

    Marc
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  2. 20th March 2009, 01:54 PM #2
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    Hi DiscoKnight,
    I foresee no problems at all.

    It depends on where you take it, but I'd keep the Treg hitch.

    Best Wishes,
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    Thanks Peter.
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    I have a Jayco Hawk outback, and have no problems towing with the TD5. I also have the standard ball hitch and have not come across a need for a treg yet.
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    Quote Originally Posted by crash View Post
    I have a Jayco Hawk outback, and have no problems towing with the TD5. I also have the standard ball hitch and have not come across a need for a treg yet.
    Crash do you use sway bars?
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    Quote Originally Posted by crash View Post
    I have a Jayco Hawk outback, and have no problems towing with the TD5. I also have the standard ball hitch and have not come across a need for a treg yet.
    what sort of mpg do you get out of the Td5 towing the Jayco?? thanks
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    that funny noise you can hear is a can of worms being opened,,,
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    Quote Originally Posted by Pedro_The_Swift View Post
    that funny noise you can hear is a can of worms being opened,,,

    In relation to which question....lol
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    If your going to do more offroad (ie) High country, lots of errosion humps, then yes an off road hitch is needed, but if your not, keep the ball hitch, also 125kg is fine, the max for a D2 is 250kg.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DiscoKnight View Post
    In relation to which question....lol
    In my best Basil Fawlty voice--
    "dont mention the war-d sway bars"
    "How long since you've visited The Good Oil?"

    '93 V8 Rossi
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    '01 V8 D2
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    '03 4.6 V8 HSE D2a with Tornado ECM
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