Thread: Towing

Originally Posted by Roneyjd6

Hi does the disco 4 3015 models towing a 22 ft caravan need to use the stabelizer bars ? Caravan place said no.

Definitely must NOT use stabilizer bars on a Disco when towing. The genuine tow tongue has that written on it. The car doesn't need it anyway due to the air suspension finding its own height.

No stabiliser bars and no WDH.

Ditto about no bars, however, you do need to adjust your tyre pressures when towing. Check the placard. Normal pressures are 36 lbs all round (I think). When towing my van with a ball weight of about 270kg as well as the vehicle loaded I run 42 in rears and 32 in fronts. Used to run 34 in fronts but found 32 a bit better. With wight transferred to rear by ball load, adjusting pressures evens out tyre footprint. With the TPMS I run (Safety Dave) the 32/42 seems to work well for increased temps in tyres when towing.

I have a 22.68 van and don’t use either.

I also second the opinion of keeping your tyre pressures high, when keeping them low after being on a beach I towed the van at 28Psi and had the trailer stability control kick in several times due to the sway it allowed.

With 42 psi I’ve only had the trailer stability kick in once going straight and that was passing a very large road train at close proximity. For those who haven’t had it happen the DSC light comes on and car backs off the power - works well!

Originally Posted by Roneyjd6

Hi does the disco 4 3015 models towing a 22 ft caravan need to use the stabelizer bars ? Caravan place said no.

and never never ever use a weight distribution hitch when on gravel or rough roads on any vehicle. Takes away all the articulation on your trailer hitch and just transfers the load to other parts of the vehicle, sometimes with very unwanted results.

I tow up to 3.5 ton with the d4 and it handles it with ease. Unlike my mates 200s it does not require 10k suspension mods and stabilisers...and he still has issues with the car wallowing around at speed.

Whilst I have not tested the stability control to the max I have deliberately wiggled the loaded trailer and yes the safety systems work..so I have every confidence in the car. Self leveling is very important in towing safely too.

But as others have said a lot has to do with how you load your van or trailer...tyre pressures and so on.

In any event the D4 has won towing accolades for very good reasons...cause it does it brilliantly☺.

Originally Posted by Lukeis

I have a 22.68 van and don’t use either.

I also second the opinion of keeping your tyre pressures high, when keeping them low after being on a beach I towed the van at 28Psi and had the trailer stability control kick in several times due to the sway it allowed.

With 42 psi I’ve only had the trailer stability kick in once going straight and that was passing a very large road train at close proximity. For those who haven’t had it happen the DSC light comes on and car backs off the power - works well!

I now switch my DSC off when towing. A few years ago I was towing my 3 Tonne c/van with my 2009 TDV8 RRS and went into a tight corner just a tad too fast and the DSC came into action and brought a front brake on, which scared the beejeezes out of me. It unsettled the car to some extent (and me too!!!).
Am in the MY13 Disco now and always switch it off as I prefer to tow that way.

Originally Posted by Roneyjd6

Hi does the disco 4 3015 models towing a 22 ft caravan need to use the stabelizer bars ? Caravan place said no.

Havent seen the 3015 model yet, but i reckon in 995 years the D4000 will still not need WDH....