What mods would you recommend

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Originally Posted by IvanR

Their is very few occasions where you will have need to carry extra fuel when towing a van, so if its possible to put a couple of jerry cans on your van, I think this is the best way to go. The occasional inconvenience of filling from a jerry in my view out ways the constant inconvenience of the spare wheel carrier on the back.

Ivan

PS I have a tvan and carry up to 4 Jerrys and often find myself 1 or 2 full even on remote trips. They are there to keep SWMBO happy

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While agree with you on some level I really like the convenience that the AUX tank offers. The spare wheel carrier isn't an issue for me.

I would need to carry 4 Jerry cans to match the AUX tank and when we take the van out the spare Jerry holders carry water & fuel for the genny & Diesel heater.

There would be a reasonable difference in fuel consumption between towing a single axle relatively light and low profile Tvan compared to a large dual axle 2.5 to 3.5 ton off road van.

If its just a case of towing a van around the coast then a standard tank will be fine. Go inland any decent distance and a long range tank becomes a good idea.

I haven't done much towing at all, but the long range tank and rear wheel carrier I've fitted to mine are amongst the best mods that I've added.

I drive regularly between Perth & Kalgoorlie (1,200km round trip). Great to be able to do this without stopping for fuel - especially at some of the inflated prices that I see on the road. Also, having the spare wheel on the back rather than under the vehicle is to me a no brainer. I've only had to change the wheel once so far, but getting the spare off the back and throwing the flat one up on the wheel carrier is far easier than using the original carrier - without even considering the fun of doing it if you're bogged or otherwise stuck in sand / mud etc.

Also makes a handy place to hang the rubbish bag when out camping. Much better than carrying all your rubbish inside the car with you. :D

I'd like to have an aux tank for decent range but will put up with the frequent refills until I think of a 'must have' reason due to the cost. I already have a RWC that's not normally fitted but was for a recent short trip for a 2nd spare and opening it was only a problem if not parked straight enough due to the jerry mounted on the van drawbar getting in the way.

Hi,
I have been told that I should get the Rear Electronic Diff.

Just want to know if it really is worth having. I would get it if ordering a new one but to get some good offers I may have to look at demo models which may or may not have it.

I will use the car mainly for towing but not in rough 4wd environments (I think).

So is it good if you can get it but no worries if you can't.

Rich

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Originally Posted by wbowner

Hi,
I have been told that I should get the Rear Electronic Diff.

Just want to know if it really is worth having. I would get it if ordering a new one but to get some good offers I may have to look at demo models which may or may not have it.

I will use the car mainly for towing but not in rough 4wd environments (I think).

So is it good if you can get it but no worries if you can't.

Rich

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I would love to have it, but mine doesn't and so far I have not found a situation the standard car couldn't handle. If you get a good deal on a car without it I would say go for it. I don't think you will miss it.

Andrew,
Thanks for the reply.

Do you tow, if so what fuel economy do you get.

Rich
PS I am hunting forum for this answer as well.:)

I've had one on my last 2 Discos and wouldn't be without it, but that doesn't mean I need it.

If you were ordering a new one, I'd say get it - you might as well. If your main use is for towing I wouldn't worry about it. These vehicles are very capable off-road without it.

Cheers,
Jon

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Originally Posted by wbowner

Andrew,
Thanks for the reply.

Do you tow, if so what fuel economy do you get.

Rich
PS I am hunting forum for this answer as well.:)

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Was getting about 12.9 as read on the Disco computer on my last trip with a camper trailer. Spare wheel on the roof rack and all my other mods.

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Originally Posted by jon3950

OK, here's my take on it.

Andrew has come up with a pretty good list there, but as a minimum I would say the only thing that is necessary for what you want to do is a decent set of tyres. Everything else is nice to have, but not essential.

Cheers,
Jon

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Re tyres. What tyres are recommended. They come with 19" tyres and there does not seem to be many options. The profile of these tyres is not good for offroad either ?

Is this a concern when travelling in out of the way places, ie if you destroy a tyre trying to get a replacement may prove difficult.

Rich