Thread: towing a van bhind a discovery

Originally Posted by stevemc

how good are discovery v8 automatics at towing a caravan?

we have an old van we call the retro van,and plan on takeing it away very regularly,something we couldnt do with our 4 cylinder hilux

They pull very well, just try and get the weight distribution in the van as even as possible (not nose or tail heavy)

It all helps

double check the cooler before you get serious about doing it tho... you will cook the oil if you make full use of what its capable of.

I dont have any problems towing my Dads old 23 foot van, it takes a little while to get it up to 110km/h and it will work it hard keeping it at this speed on the hills.

But if you take a more leisurely pace its far better, not only for the Disco and occupants but also for your wallet (fuel disappears at an alarming rate)

Originally Posted by Blknight.aus

double check the cooler before you get serious about doing it tho... you will cook the oil if you make full use of what its capable of.

i assume you mean transmission oil cooler?
does a 97 discovery se come with an oil cooler? or do i put one on

havent got the vehicle yet,pick it up tuesday,after they fix a broken mirror

Originally Posted by stevemc

i assume you mean transmission oil cooler?
does a 97 discovery se come with an oil cooler? or do i put one on

You should have both engine oil, and transmission fluid coolers, they are part of the radiator

correct, you should have all the above, but ensure they are clean both externally and capable of supporting good flow, its an often overlooked part of servicing.

Hate to tell you, but hilux's are barely capable of pulling themselves let alone a caravan, You wont have a drama in the Disco as long as all cooling systems are cleaned out