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cmb2020
Member Since: 08 Sep 2020
Location: Buckley, North Wales
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Hi all
What are the best settings for reversing a 3.5 tonne trailer up a 5 foot long 1 foot high ramp please? In to a raised container.
Usually do low range setting with normal mode and then use high revs and clutch up
Is that wise or should it be high range with dsc off maybe?
Just asking as I want to protect my clutch etc Disco 3 SE Manual 2005 V6 2.7
Buckley, North Wales
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 26th May 2021 1:33 pm |
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garrycol
Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: Canberra
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Low range and it should almost idle up with minimal revs and little clutch slip.
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| 26th May 2021 1:40 pm |
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cmb2020
Member Since: 08 Sep 2020
Location: Buckley, North Wales
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Ok I’ll give it a try like that. Thanks Disco 3 SE Manual 2005 V6 2.7
Buckley, North Wales
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| 26th May 2021 1:41 pm |
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cmb2020
Member Since: 08 Sep 2020
Location: Buckley, North Wales
Posts: 1150
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Thanks again this worked great!
Bit weird feeling just using the clutch to reverse with no revs. But it felt steady and had no problem at all. Very impressive.
Can I ask also please.. what is the best way to drive a trailer: either higher gearing and low revs, or higher revs and lower gear?
Same reason, I want to prolong the cars life and reduce strain Disco 3 SE Manual 2005 V6 2.7
Buckley, North Wales
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| 26th May 2021 9:10 pm |
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galwaygreen
Member Since: 30 Oct 2011
Location: plymouth
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as with any driving...high gear steady revs..dont let it labour...if heavy load on hill...perhaps low range to get it moving and change up if situation permits..disco is a powerful bit of kit if used proper..practice should make perfect
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| 26th May 2021 9:47 pm |
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cmb2020
Member Since: 08 Sep 2020
Location: Buckley, North Wales
Posts: 1150
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Thanks that’s what I presumed. Lower revs and higher gears and cruise up with motion instead of staying in lower gears getting more power but also working the turbo etc
Getting to grips with my pride and sometimes joy Disco 3 SE Manual 2005 V6 2.7
Buckley, North Wales
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| 26th May 2021 9:51 pm |
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garrycol
Member Since: 06 Dec 2010
Location: Canberra
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Just drive normally but listen and feel your vehicle - because it is towing a heavy load it will start to load up on hills etc earlier so just change down a gear earlier when you feel the load coming on - likewise when going doing downhill - I assume you have brakes on the trailer but as a precaution change down a gear so when going down hill there is less chance of the trailer wanting to push the vehicle.
As I said just drive normally and as the load comes on the car and comes off your change points will happen earlier or later.
Loading of the trailer is most important - here in Australia we aim for about 10% of the weight of the trailer on the tow ball, I know that in the UK you aim for somewhat less but your loads tend to be lighter - but with 3500t weight - our Discos are cleared for 350kg ball weight but I understand that your limits are somewhat less so even more important to make sure your trailer is correctly loaded.
Garry
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| 27th May 2021 1:32 am |
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