Member Since: 26 Mar 2006
Location: Kent
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Towing with a TDV6
We have just ordered a twin axle caravan (Swift Conqueror 645), and intend to tour Italy next summer. The last time I towed with an automatic car was some ten years ago when we had to fit a gearbox oil cooler in order that the car could cope with towing in hot weather. I see from the handbook that the D3 automatic gearbox oil is filled for life. I assume that the D3 is capable of towing a 1750 Kg caravan without the need for additional gearbox oil cooling. Does anybody know any different?TDV6 Base 7 Seater Auto, Vienna Green
8th Nov 2006 10:17 pm
Nigel Tracey
Member Since: 04 Nov 2006
Location: Lausanne
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From this summers experiance we I have made about 5k KM across Europe with a 1600kg Fendt on the back, with the D3 auto. No problems only easy motoring and fantastic hill starts.
8th Nov 2006 11:04 pm
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The D3 can comfortably tow a 3500kg braked trailor on-road. Always follow recommendations for nose and axle weights specified in the handbook 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
8th Nov 2006 11:12 pm
Dingermedic
Member Since: 27 Jan 2006
Location: Shropshire
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Towing
These motors can really tow, up hill down dale and usually in excess of 80mph !!! lol
Mine will quite happily tow all day every day, in fact generally does !
This trailer is about 2 ton, its a medical centre in side and carries a 400cc 4x4 quad, big easy up and a couple of gennies, its way heavier than your average modern caravan.[/img]Specialist Medical & Rescue Services
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Please post your initerary on here so that I can avoid getting stuck behind you as I blast round Europe in the Spitfire! 2005 Disco 3 TDV6 7 seater. Leather, DVD, fully colour-coded.
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9th Nov 2006 9:49 am
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9th Nov 2006 9:53 am
Battler
Member Since: 09 Nov 2006
Location: Kent
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What sort of MPG do you get while towing?
9th Nov 2006 2:42 pm
Dingermedic
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Location: Shropshire
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22/25 mpg on decent A roads and motorways
18/19 mpg stopa nd start
i havent seen a spitfire towing before though !!Specialist Medical & Rescue Services
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Member Since: 26 Mar 2006
Location: Kent
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Thank you for your comments.
Mr Bling, having owned one of the first Spitfire Mk IV's in March 1971, I don't think you will be blasting round Europe (unless it has been tuned).
I haven't towed with the D3 yet so I'm waiting to see what mpg we will get.TDV6 Base 7 Seater Auto, Vienna Green
9th Nov 2006 10:25 pm
Supergirl
Member Since: 03 Aug 2006
Location: Stirlingshire
Posts: 175
as folks have said your D3 will tow it like it wasn't on the back of the motor.
However. you will hvae a problem in Italy getting onto sites with that size van. plan your route and choose the sites then phone them to make sure your van will get in ok This is a must.
We have eventually got that fed up touring abroad with big vans that we sold ours this summer and bought a Geist.
10th Nov 2006 8:52 am
Pelyma
Member Since: 06 Jan 2005
Location: Patching, Sussex
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I'd give up the abroad bit before selling the bigger van. It will mean you won't have to put up with all those Johnny Foreigner types too DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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10th Nov 2006 9:33 am
Mr Bling
Member Since: 06 Mar 2006
Location: Lancashire
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KentishMan:
Yes, fully rebuilt (nut & bolt restoration), and tuned nicely (ported & polished head, tubular manifold, lightened vernier flywheel, fast road cam, double valve springs, duplex timing, sports exhaust, pancake filters replaced with stack-subs, electronic ignition and fuel pump, converted to alternator, etc, etc. Also, it's the small crank 1300 engine, which was always a lot revvier than the later Mk4 and 1500 engines. I'll get it set up on a rolling road once the engine is run-in. Should be good for about 15bhp increase, which doesn't sound like much until you consider that it's around 20% more than original factory spec, and the car weighs very little compared to even a modest small modern hatchback.2005 Disco 3 TDV6 7 seater. Leather, DVD, fully colour-coded.
1970 Triumph Spitfire Mk3
1981 Triumph TR7 FHC (16V Sprint)
2001 Porsche Boxster 2.7
MTD 12.5 hp Ride-on mower!!!
10th Nov 2006 10:50 am
Pelyma
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Location: Patching, Sussex
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What about the spinners and 19" rims DS3 TDV6 HSE - Silver with Alpaca (old one) Gone
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10th Nov 2006 11:12 am
noizeman
Member Since: 14 Oct 2006
Location: Wirral
Posts: 133
Mr Bling wrote:
KentishMan:
Yes, fully rebuilt (nut & bolt restoration), and tuned nicely (ported & polished head, tubular manifold, lightened vernier flywheel, fast road cam, double valve springs, duplex timing, sports exhaust, pancake filters replaced with stack-subs, electronic ignition and fuel pump, converted to alternator, etc, etc. Also, it's the small crank 1300 engine, which was always a lot revvier than the later Mk4 and 1500 engines. I'll get it set up on a rolling road once the engine is run-in. Should be good for about 15bhp increase, which doesn't sound like much until you consider that it's around 20% more than original factory spec, and the car weighs very little compared to even a modest small modern hatchback.
I had one of these back in the late 70's. A signal red Mk111 (VKC 190H) It was brilliant but suffered from the inevitable tin worm so I did the same as you, a complete nut and bolt restoration. With similar engine mods my spitfire gave just over 100 bhp at the wheels, on a rolling road. I fitted bigger carbs (11/2" SU's rather than 11/4") as the engine needs to breathe. A lovely little car and much nicer than the MGB I replaced it with. Wish I'd kept it! It ate clutches though due to the extra power!
Oh Sorry, forgot this was a Disco 3 forum.
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10th Nov 2006 11:16 pm
ronk
Member Since: 18 Jul 2006
Location: Durham
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I've also dragged a 1500kg Fendt across Holland and Germany this summer with my 2.7 Auto. I was more than impressed with the Auto Box. Down shifts on autobahn gradiants were smooth and seamless. I would never go back to a manual box!
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