Unashamed note to all caravanners out there .......
Just spent a great weekend in Wales (paradox I know) went to Bala and Aberystwith .... at least thats how I spell them.
Was worried that my new twin-axle van would be too heavy and may affect towing capability - in fact it was better than before with my single axle van
My D3 towed like a dream and I was sick and tired of being held up by damn car drivers on the slightest incline
Every time I find a superlative for this vehicle I think that will be the last - sadly I dont think it will ever stop
Next on the agenda is a remap to make it possible pass some of these morons on hills D3 05 SE (old one)
RRS 08 SE (new one)
formerly mxgeldar7
7th May 2007 5:52 pm
mick
Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2049
7th May 2007 6:04 pm
n1cktdv6
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
Posts: 1161
MX - Wait 'til you haev towed with a remap I can't believe how good it is and I have 1900kg of TA behind me....D4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
3.6 TDV8 Vogue
XC90 SE Lux
A8 Quattro TDi
D3 SE
7th May 2007 6:06 pm
Chocolate
Member Since: 20 Dec 2006
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 375
I will be out towing my new 'van in 2 weeks, 8) every one keeps on telling me how good the D3 is as a tow car, never towed before and cant wait to get stuck into it,
Car of the Year 2005, 2006 and 2007, Best Large 4x4
Top Gear "Best Car In The World"
4x4 Magazine "Best 4x4 In The World"
2005 D3 2.7 TDV6 SE Manual, Zambezi Silver, Ebony Powered/Heated Leather, Privacy Glass, Side protection, Parrot CK3200LS Bluetooth Phone Kit, 18" Type 2 Alloys, Bi-Xenons, and Tasmods Stainless Steel sill trims, MANTEC Protection
7th May 2007 10:10 pm
mick
Member Since: 21 Jan 2007
Location: Yorkshire
Posts: 2049
just in time for weardale then.
7th May 2007 10:13 pm
W6CJW
Member Since: 06 Nov 2005
Location: Sunny Sussex
Posts: 81
[b]QUALITY
U wait till its been breathed on
Then take it to France where they have real roads for real TOYS
It will just get better and better Cant wait to tow with a breathed on RRS TDV8 bring it on...D4 3.0 HSE cameras,Hybrid TV, 20" alloys, heated wheel, privacy, Tow pack.
Departed RRS TDV8 HSE Full Arden kit in TEAL and colour coded everything.
Departed Disco 3 2.7 HSE
I never drive faster than I can see!
7th May 2007 10:30 pm
davefox1460
Member Since: 19 Mar 2006
Location: Essex
Posts: 8
I tow a Swift Challenger 540 with my D3 and have to keep an eye on the speed on motorways. Off to France in a couple of weeks and will enjoy the open roads there. Best towcar I have every had even in the standard form.
12th May 2007 4:50 pm
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
Posts: 15496
I think the hills are where the D3 shows its metal. Last week I went on a rally to Longleat, a LC was playing silly beggars after I overtook him (I read the road in front further ahead than him) It came to Portsdown hill near Portsmouth and both myself and my father left it for dead - childish but very satisfying 8) A TDV8 would be awesome, having driven the FFRR TDV8 a few times I reckon it must be about the ultimate tow carDS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
DS3 TDV6 HSE- Silver with Alpaca (new one) Gone
D4 HSE Lux - Montalcino Red Gone
Porsche Cayenne V8 Diesel S
12th May 2007 5:56 pm
Nigel Tracey
Member Since: 04 Nov 2006
Location: Lausanne
Posts: 395
There's a lot of "posh" outfits that I see travelling down from Germany, usually Cayennes and X5's with big airconned caravans behind. They seem to forget that although their cars a quick when not towing that it's a different story with a van behind. I like watching them in my rear view mirror when going up hills !!
I just dial in 120kmh on the cruise control and stop every 600k's for fuel.
The only problem that I find with the D3 and towing is after along stretch on the autoroute, you have to remember that it's there !!!!! Nearly took out some border control officers in Italy last year when they waved me through and I forgot that the Fendt was on the back, oops.....
Just towed an agrigultural trailer today. It had a conversion from pin hitch to towball type. Needless to say it wasn't a plesent experiance ! Reckon it was approx 3t when loaded with Horse s*$t.Mrs Jones ? We've come for your Liver
12th May 2007 6:18 pm
THUB
Member Since: 10 Dec 2005
Location: West Berkshire.
Posts: 717
I am very interested in the comments regarding towing. My wife and I tow a caravan at 1600 kgs and have towed for nearly 40 years. 4 different Discoverys in the list of tow cars. The D3 is undoubtedly the best tow vehicle but I had a couple of 3 litre Senators that towed 1400kgs like a dream. I have a query that you guys may be able to answer. My D3 has a tranmission thump when going from overrun to drive, particularly noticable when entering and leaving roundabouts and traffic lights. With the van on the back it is much more noticable and to a degree infuriating. The local dealer has changed the torque converter and the transfer box, no real difference. I have been thinking hard about "Chipping" subject to Insurance ramifications. Will this have any effect on the "Thump"? On a different tack what sort of mpg are you caravanners achieving when towin? I once saw 20.2 mpg going across to Austria but struggle to better 19mpg (averaging about 40 mph) even on long runs across the Continent. Have those of you with "chips" had to pay extra premiums?
Any comments or views please?
12th May 2007 7:14 pm
THUB
Member Since: 10 Dec 2005
Location: West Berkshire.
Posts: 717
I am very interested in the comments regarding towing. My wife and I tow a caravan at 1600 kgs and have towed for nearly 40 years. 4 different Discoverys in the list of tow cars. The D3 is undoubtedly the best tow vehicle but I had a couple of 3 litre Senators that towed 1400kgs like a dream. I have a query that you guys may be able to answer. My D3 has a tranmission thump when going from overrun to drive, particularly noticable when entering and leaving roundabouts and traffic lights. With the van on the back it is much more noticable and to a degree infuriating. The local dealer has changed the torque converter and the transfer box, no real difference. I have been thinking hard about "Chipping" subject to Insurance ramifications. Will this have any effect on the "Thump"? On a different tack what sort of mpg are you caravanners achieving when towin? I once saw 20.2 mpg going across to Austria but struggle to better 19mpg (averaging about 40 mph) even on long runs across the Continent. Have those of you with "chips" had to pay extra premiums?
Any comments or views please?
12th May 2007 7:14 pm
Nigel Tracey
Member Since: 04 Nov 2006
Location: Lausanne
Posts: 395
22-23mpg with 1600kgs on longs journeys. It can drop to below 20 when passing through the Alps, but usualy straight runs with 80% highway is 22+
Strange that always on the outward journey I get better thatn on the return journey, could be something to do with the cargo of wine.........Mrs Jones ? We've come for your Liver
12th May 2007 8:15 pm
n1cktdv6
Member Since: 20 Mar 2007
Location: Warrington
Posts: 1161
At the moment my 'chipped' D3 is returning 25mpg towing 1900kgD4 HSE....Probably, but not quite decided yet.
3.6 TDV8 Vogue
XC90 SE Lux
A8 Quattro TDi
D3 SE
Can't wait for my chip to be fitted then, as I don't get that without the van. However a man in the pub who had earlier seen me collecting van from service said. I didn't realize caravans could go uphill that quick Pot Noodle Challenge Winner 2011
I refuse to have a battle of wits with an unarmed person
You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum
I can't believe how good it is and I have 1900kg of TA behind me....
Cant wait to tow with a breathed on RRS TDV8 
