Ball weight

What does your manual say? That's the key point.
Lot of discussion about this. LR has its own approach to this.

Here's a thread may be helpful.

Can a Disco 4 tow a van with 350kg ball weight... I think not fit for purpose..

Can a Disco 4 tow a van with 350kg ball weight... I think not fit for purpose..


Tow Test: Land Rover Discovery 4 2015 - www.caravancampingsales.com.au

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Originally Posted by V8Ian

Is there a tolerance allowed? There is for heavy vehicles, but it's best not to rely on it.
If you're going to run heavy, make it worthwhile. [bigwhistle]

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You forgot to add a ‘your honor’ after that

I'm surprised none of the expected posters have got onto this one........

There was a big thread about ball weights in the 'Trailers and Vans.....' section a year or so ago.

Personally, I find the '10%' rule amusing because it doesn't appear to have any relevance to any science that I can find.

If you take to an extreme .... you're towing 6 tonnes in a vehicle capable of doing it,
then why would you need 600kg on the towbar?

DL

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Originally Posted by Roneyjd6

Hi all I have a disco 4 2015 I tow a 25 ft caravan , my concern is that empty the ball weight is 300 kg and when I load it , it is 380 kg .
Is this too much and will the sir bags handle it.

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Pretty good write up of what you need to consider.

How to Tow Heavy Trailers with your Car or 4×4 Vehicle