Trucking a D4 - any tips to give about tie down etc?

[JamesH]

Hi All

There is a possiblilty I might truck my D4 from Kunnie down to Perth. Have a mate who has done it a few times but he has a Defender so it is straightforward. I'm wondering about the D4. Should it be lowered to access height? Is there any particular tips about where the tiedowns should go.

In my over-active imagination if you just drive it on and strap it, the slight leakage of air and self leveling may cause the straps to loosen and enable movement?

thanks for any tips.

James

[shanegtr]

Most if not all will tie them down by the wheels so even if the suspension did lower then it should have no affect.

[BMKal]

Most if not all will tie them down by the wheels so even if the suspension did lower then it should have no affect.

Yep - one thing that I learnt in my days of working in heavy haulage and carrying cars etc on trucks regularly was that you should ONLY tie down at the wheels.

I have seen lots of damage done by so called "experts" putting chains over towbars / through bullbars etc.

[alien]

Yep - one thing that I learnt in my days of working in heavy haulage and carrying cars etc on trucks regularly was that you should ONLY tie down at the wheels.

I have seen lots of damage done by so called "experts" putting chains over towbars / through bullbars etc.

I've seen these "experts" doing their thing.
Remember though, it's all about not missing out on the next load so short cuts are taken.

[Graeme]

If you have a diagnostic tool then best to put the suspension into transport mode whereby it lowers to the bump-stops when the ignition is switch off then raises when restarted.

[JamesH]

If you have a diagnostic tool then best to put the suspension into transport mode whereby it lowers to the bump-stops when the ignition is switch off then raises when restarted.

Alas I don't have one of those but I will talk to them at the depot if I go down this path. A mate speaks highly of the firm. Enclosed truck etc.

[LandyAndy]

James,is there a story behind your D4 needing a ride home????
Andrew

[letherm]

If you have a diagnostic tool then best to put the suspension into transport mode whereby it lowers to the bump-stops when the ignition is switch off then raises when restarted.

May depend on the vehicle. The Gap manual would seem to indicate only available for two models. Extract as follows:

Transport Mode activation, deactivation (L322-02, L322-06)

Not sure whether the Nanocom is different.

martin

[Graeme]

Transport mode is available on the D3/D4 even though the GAP tool may not provide an option to select it. It involves more than the suspension too to save on battery power, which is unlikely to necessary on a comparatively short trip.

[LandyAndy]

It also limits the vehicle to low speed and gears to prevent theft.
Andrew