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  1. 26th May 2012, 03:26 PM #1
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    D1 Towing capabilities?

    Hi, just wondering how a Disco 1 auto would handle a 24ft Jayco van. all up weight of 2.5=2.7 ton?

    I know it would pull it, but would the handling of a van that long be a issue with the disco?


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  2. 26th May 2012, 03:29 PM #2
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    The main issue you will have to address is the low tow ball weight of the D1 - is only 120kg - a bit low for the van.

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    any quatering or side wind would have the tail wagging the dog...
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  4. 26th May 2012, 03:40 PM #4
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    Quote Originally Posted by garrycol View Post
    The main issue you will have to address is the low tow ball weight of the D1 - is only 120kg - a bit low for the van.

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    Yeah been thinking about that

    Low ball rate arn't they!

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  5. 26th May 2012, 03:43 PM #5
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    Quote Originally Posted by Blknight.aus View Post
    any quatering or side wind would have the tail wagging the dog...

    Hmmmm, Don't want to destroy the dog


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  6. 26th May 2012, 11:37 PM #6
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    I tow 2.5 fully loaded with a hd hayman Reece tow kit. Ball weight is 200kg I think. Slow as all get out, but it will get you there.

    Because the Disco has the floaty suspension, a load leveler makes a huge difference to how it feels and reduces the possibility of the sway starting.
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