dave-rsvr
Member Since: 04 Sep 2007
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i reversed a horse box(has brakes)and it got stuck,i think the brakes went on as it was rough ground tried to push it over but got real bad burning smell?what was it and can you do something to stop the brakes on the trailer coming on while reversing over rough ground.
thanks
dave
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 20th Mar 2008 12:03 am |
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Wex
Member Since: 16 Apr 2007
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bad smell = clutch
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| 20th Mar 2008 12:05 am |
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Gareth
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The burning smell was probably your clutch. There are a few cases of failed clutches on here. Some early vehicles have a problem with the clutch material, and are covered by a warranty claim. Some have had to argue quite hard with Land Rover to get it replaced though.
However, you trailer sounds like it has faulty brakes. Every trailer/caravan I have towed has auto release reversing brakes. They should not impede the reversing manuever for more than a brief moment, then they should release.
Last edited by Gareth on 20th Mar 2008 12:23 am. Edited 2 times in total
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| 20th Mar 2008 12:07 am |
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j,moore
Member Since: 26 Nov 2007
Location: out on the piste,
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some older trailers (i have two)that have a lock out catch whitch you have to manualy set before you do any reverseing, it may be worth having a look 
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| 20th Mar 2008 12:21 am |
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DG
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Agree with J Moore ...I did the very same thing with my D2 and my nieces horsebox several years ago ...while I was trying to reverse it the weight of the trailer was activating the trailer brakes ....only after 10 minutes of struggling and a smokey clutch did my niece ay " oh you need to put this on"  .... there was a locking pin that went through the trailer towing bar to lockout the brakes  21 year LR veteran > D2 GS 2003 > D3 S 2006 > D3 HSE 2009 > D4 HSE 2013 > D4 HSE 2015 > D5 HSE 2018 > DS HSE R-Dynamic P300e 2021
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| 20th Mar 2008 12:33 am |
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monkey hanger
Member Since: 17 Jan 2008
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Just got my D3 back after 2 weeks at the stealers.
Clutch and flywheel replaced plus cylinders.
Classic problem of clutch melting and needing replacement (TSB 308-001)
Mine gave the same symptoms manoeuvering on a very steep slope, then even on the flat. Does your VIN fall within the range?
Had no problem towing since and gear selection much better!!!!
Hope it's just your trailer brakes "its probably a virus, you'll be right as rain in a few days and if you're playing sport try to favour the other leg"
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| 20th Mar 2008 1:15 am |
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al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
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guys, been said quite a few times already in other clutch related posts, but with a manual D3 ALWAYS, ALWAYS use low range when low speed manouvering with a trailer on the back.
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| 20th Mar 2008 11:57 am |
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monkey hanger
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my problem arose whan carrying nothing but the added extra weight of a 1 year old baby!
always use low ratio at low speed/ off road when I tow "its probably a virus, you'll be right as rain in a few days and if you're playing sport try to favour the other leg"
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| 20th Mar 2008 12:27 pm |
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dave-rsvr
Member Since: 04 Sep 2007
Location: beds
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ok thanks, it was horse trailer but only a couple of years old but will look for a pini would of thought the disco would of pushed the trailer even though brakes were on as it was very wet though
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| 20th Mar 2008 9:34 pm |
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Discomog
Member Since: 23 Jan 2008
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I tow an Ifor Williams HB505 and experienced problems with brakes engaging in reverse. A can of WD40 on the brake cable linkages and a grease gun on the tow coupling did the trick. If in doubt take your trailer to your local IW dealer and get him to check it out - it's cheaper than a LR clutch replacement! Most modern trailers will not allow you to temporarily disengage the auto reverse mechanism.
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| 24th Mar 2008 10:43 am |
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