ianl1 Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 i'm looking at weights of landrovers, i've found the specs for the current models which all seem to show GVW at 2500kg or more does anyone know of a landrover (or other 4x4) that has a GVW of under 2200kg but weighs more than 1400kg empty I've been given the (i believe imposible) task of finding a vehicle to tow with on only a car licence Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 What is the reason for not just doing the normal trailer test? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 You will be looking at something like a 3 door grand vitara at those sort of weights , its going to be a bit difficult as you have only got at best 600kg payload for 5 passengers with luggage !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 What is the reason for not just doing the normal trailer test? I would be guessing the £600 plus it costs to take it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
specialbikejames Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Panda 4x4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LandyManLuke Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 What do you want to tow? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKev Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 (edited) How about a freelander? Kerb weight is just over 1400kg, and GVW 1960 / 2050kg according to this site... http://www.myfreelan...comparisong.htm shows a list of 4x4 weights and towing capacities. Kev Edit: I think the XC70 from Volvo and probably similar cars fit in the category too. Let me guess though, you also want to be able to insure 18-25 year olds on it right? Edited January 16, 2012 by MrKev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FridgeFreezer Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Anything "proper" is pretty much 2ton, defender/disco/RR. Freelander is probably your best bet, mind you I got stopped towing the FL on a twinaxle trailer behind the 109 and the copper suggested towing the 109 behind the FL instead (so close to 3.5t), he was shocked when I told him that would be illegal he was convinced anything with a green oval was rated to tow 3.5t. (Reason for stoppage was the 109's MOT had expired, my calendar was a week out) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianl1 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 How about a freelander? Kerb weight is just over 1400kg, and GVW 1960 / 2050kg according to this site... hmm, land rover show the freelander 2 as 2505kg, when was the last freelander 1 made? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrKev Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 'tis a silly bunch of rules, IMHO. Problem I have is that my caravan is too heavy for the mrs to tow on the landrover legally, but legal on the back of the normal car (at the time, a 1.9 Tdi Audi), just rubbish. The law is forcing inexperienced towers (by definition, as they don't have a towing licence, therefore can't tow so many combinations) to tow close to the 100% vehicle to trailer ratio, that it's possibly more dangerous than allowing what went before. Kev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 You need to be careful towing with the freelander - I know several horsey types who have been pulled for towing twin horseboxes on them, which puts them overweight. One of the reasons the FL2 is a bigger car is to get the toing weight up for the equestrian brigade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianl1 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 You need to be careful towing with the freelander - I know several horsey types who have been pulled for towing twin horseboxes on them, which puts them overweight. One of the reasons the FL2 is a bigger car is to get the toing weight up for the equestrian brigade. what do you mean by puts them overweight? over the gross train weight? or over the 3500kg of a standard driving licence? or something else? its finding a vehicle with a low enough gvw i'm strugling with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 what do you mean by puts them overweight? over the gross train weight? or over the 3500kg of a standard driving licence? or something else? its finding a vehicle with a low enough gvw i'm strugling with I would guess at being over the max towing weight of a freelander. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 What can an F1 tow then, not 2000kg? The F2 can only tow 2000kg, though that is in addition to the 2505kg MAM for the car making a total of 4505kg MTW. Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rovernut Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 I think this question has already been asked. What is it you intend to tow (weight wise) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianl1 Posted January 16, 2012 Author Share Posted January 16, 2012 Hmm looks like my answer didnt apear. Its a dive boat, weighs 1300kg on the trailer plus a bit of kit and fuel, so i,m alowing 1400kg. However i need to check what the max rated weight of the trailer is which may make the whole thing redundant Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 130 rapier and an extended snorkle for launching? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 Its the max weights that come into play without the trailer license . Hmm looks like my answer didnt apear. Its a dive boat, weighs 1300kg on the trailer plus a bit of kit and fuel, so i,m alowing 1400kg. However i need to check what the max rated weight of the trailer is which may make the whole thing redundant Its the max weights that come into play without the trailer license . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forkrentfitter Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 haven,t found the weight but what about a ssangyong/daewoo korando,the 2.9 td is not that bad a towing motor.................gets hat and coat and running shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roverdrive Posted January 16, 2012 Share Posted January 16, 2012 IIRC the towing weight of the FL1 is 1800kg. Used one for towing the tintent and it was a good tow car for the 1300kg van - better than the Disco 2 it replaced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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