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OK just finished 3,600 k trip with 20.6 Zone. Not about fuel but best tow setup. I found that Dynamic in drive gave best ride and best fuel consumption, takes the bounce out. Sport also changes damping but gets slightly higher fuel usage.
SDV8 has dynamic mode as standard not sure if other models have.
But if you drive around in Dynamic all the time theres no instant buzz when its selected[emoji1],, oh! And does it auto lower on Dynamic?
Dynamic makes it ride way too hard in my SCV8. It also makes the throttle and gearbox settings too aggressive, great on a windy road but annoying when towing.
I don’t believe sport affects the suspension only gearbox settings.
Ive recently brought a 2015 RRS HSE SDV8, I towed my 3t 22ft caravan last week a found it really unstable on the highway at speeds, I got the chance to see how it handled in a slight crosswind to which was terrible. Ive towed the same van behind 3 different cars all had no issues what so ever the van weights are spot on tow ball down weight etc.
Ive added a resistor to the indicator to let the RRS know there a trailer attached, I've added a 2inch riser hitch so the caravan chassis is level.
Am I missing something here when it comes to towing with the RRS ? Over a weighbridge the RRS is 2.7t, the van is 3t I know its better to have a heavier tow car than van, but hasn't been a problem for others on this thread.
My last car was a landcriuser 200 series it was very stable but lacked what the sdv8 has power and a 8 speed box.
Is everyone using a anti sway module on there van when paired to a Land Rover ?
if I can nut out this stability issue id be a happy man as I've got a 2 week trip this xmas break in the van.
Hi Josh,
Are you using any sort of weight distribution device? With the air suspension in RR's and Disco's this is a no no. I tow a 3ton van behind my Disco HSE and it tows beautifully.
No wdh just a standard hitchQuote:
Originally Posted by LuckyLes
Strange I have just towed 3.2 ton Zone from wollongong to W.A and back no issues re stability. Cross winds will effect all vans , same with road surface. Hard to tell from your post , my ball weight is around 320 kgs , straight hitch as height was perfect for the Zone. I do have stability control but it never goes off.
I run 38 psi front and 45 psi rear tyres , 45 psi on the van. I use two sets of wheels, 22 inch last trip but normally 20 inch if doing more dirt.
I am assuming you have a dual axle van, but searching the brands group may give you more info than this board.
Good luck with it.
Its so strange I read your post and guessed the zone would be over 3 tonne and you had no issues. I might double check the tow ball wieght and try and reduce the hitch distance from ball to pin. just a question bails, does the Zone have an anti sway module in it ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bails