Jay&Elisa Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Hi guys I've just joined as thinking of my first defender, had a couple range rovers. Question, I know the answer is over loaded but have no choice. I've got a 4.3 ton chevy which is coming to Italy on the back of a trailer, as I said I know I'm gonna be to,d it's over weight. I'm think of a 90 to do the job as it with be kept and upgraded when in Italy, will a remap help towing this wait as didn't realise that land rover where so short on power. I will take advice and listen to criticism, I've been really ill with cancer twice and realise that my Mrs home land is so much better. I've up to £11,000 to spend on the right vehicle. My bother says a discovery but we have a farm in Italy and defender will be better. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwakers Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 for that sort of weight your gonna really want a v8 and linked brakes.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve b Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 At 4.3T plus the trailer - 1T ? you are going to be in dangerously overloaded territory . If it's what you are going to do then a loaded 110 - ie heavy to balance the trailer more , powered brakes on the trailer and stabiliser bars and a slow pace will help . To be frank I'd pay to get it shipped properly and then get the right LR for your use , it's just not worth the hassle and more importantly the huge risks sorry it's not more positive re your plan but .......well youtube towing accidents and be safe cheers Steveb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_pending Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 As you already know, you can't tow that weight legally with any Land Rover, doing so is both dangerous and irresponsible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwakers Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 actually thats not strictly true, you can if you fit linked brakes (air brakes etc not electric) and have it re plated. however you would need to spend a lot of money, far more than it would cost to hire a lorry or pay for it to be shipped.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
qwakers Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 a thought that just occurred to me... use the chevy to tow the landy... or is the chevy a non runner? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted May 13, 2016 Share Posted May 13, 2016 Personally in the UK I wouldn't risk it. But if I had to given the choice between my 110 and the RR I would take the RR anytime for towing. I doubt it would have much trouble with 4.2 tonnes, I've never really noticed the weight when pulling trailers. You might be able to pick up a higher mileage one for £11k. Mine's a 3.6TDV8 which has huge brembos as standard. Though the 4.4 would be nicer you wont get one for 11k. Also they can be a money pit... Would probably be into the 20s for a load like that. But I wouldn't on public roads... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elbekko Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 All disclaimers above apply and all that. But if it absolutely had to be done, I'd choose a recent RR or a D4. Trailer stability control will be your friend. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arjan Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 In short : Don't. You are going to have a lot of problems you don't want, need or can afford. Get a truck and load onto it and be legal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy50 Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 ^ This ^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Disco3/4 or L322/L405 Range Rover are better towcars than Defenders - more powerful and more stable - which will be important with such a heavy load! Is it really 4.3t unladen? What sort of Chevy is it? Cheers Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Is that 4.3 ton chevy the unladen or MAM ? Makes all the difference 110 or 130 300tdi onwards both physically capable of towing that either way. BUT 3500kg is max trailer 4000kg with active braking legally . You need to be experienced tow driver, not in a hurry , and avoid Austria ! This would be a better bet http://suchen.mobile.de/fahrzeuge/details.html?id=137366875&isSearchRequest=true&grossPrice=false&scopeId=VUT75&damageUnrepaired=NO_DAMAGE_UNREPAIRED&makeModelVariant1.makeId=24580&pageNumber=3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Poore Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 Do you think they meant 4.3l? Isn't that quite a common Chevy engine size? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 The 4.3tonne carrying capacity Chevy truck form the 1950's is quite common - but it weighs 5 tonnes unladen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honitonhobbit Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Also worth pointing out that due to the lardy nature of a D4 or L322 you can't tow 3.5tonne if you have a passenger and hand luggage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tacr2man Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Nice manners from a new poster, cant even bother to acknowledge the replies ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pat_pending Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Nice manners from a new poster, cant even bother to acknowledge the replies ? Probably because they weren't the ones he wanted to hear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy50 Posted May 17, 2016 Share Posted May 17, 2016 Maybe he's realised it wasn't a very good idea ,to put it mildly . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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