olly_love
Member Since: 18 Jun 2012
Location: Chichester
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We are about to tow our boat (2 tonnes) up to scotland from southampton so 450 miles,
then tow a 3 ton one back. with the car full of kit.
i know the car will take it but just want to see if there is anything i can do to make it easier
does anyone have any suggestions/ hints on things we may need to do?
we have a d3 tdv6 hse
with the adjustable towbar
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 16th Oct 2012 10:24 am |
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Bodsy
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Nothing needed really other than loading the trailer properly, but I guess you know about that generally.
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| 16th Oct 2012 10:29 am |
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stew 46
Member Since: 01 Dec 2011
Location: cornwall
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max tow for d3 is 3.5 ton just go steady ,and make sure boat trailer is spot on for it , had boats for years , bearings on boat trailers need to be checked -------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
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| 16th Oct 2012 10:30 am |
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olly_love
Member Since: 18 Jun 2012
Location: Chichester
Posts: 27
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Thanks
it sould be a good trip,
always fun towing a yacht as it stands about 3.5m on the trailer and looks very odd for passers by
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| 16th Oct 2012 11:39 am |
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Snow White
Member Since: 16 Aug 2012
Location: Mid Norfolk
Posts: 158
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[quote="olly_love"]We are about to tow our boat (2 tonnes) up to scotland from southampton so 450 miles,
then tow a 3 ton one back. with the car full of kit.
i know the car will take it but just want to see if there is anything i can do to make it easier
does anyone have any suggestions/ hints on things we may need to do?
Suggestion....sail it there and back  RRS HSE 2012 Stage 1 remap, timed heater General Grabbers
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| 16th Oct 2012 5:50 pm |
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