Greg,
I think you'd be happier towing the the Grand Wagoneer, that's
basically a truck, about like a Chevy Suburban.
Besides the leveling feature of the equalizing hitch, it offers another
function that a simple leveler on the vehicle won't: it will transfer
some of the weight to the front wheels of the tow vehicle, especially
under braking. Think about it: the trailer braking action tends to make
the tounge twist down, and the equalizing hitch will transfer some of
this to the front wheels, helping your braking action.
You really do want the heaviest tow vehicle possible, all things
considered. Especially when you have a choice, as you do.
<<Jim>>
Greg Hankins wrote:
>
> -
> I've also read the Range Rover manual enough to know that Rover does not
> recommend load-equalizing hitches. I think I've figured out why -- the
> Range Rover has its very own load equalizing system built into the
> suspension, a "self-leveling unit".
>
> So, does your Defender have this handy dandy thing? If so, do you use a
> load-equalizing hitch or count th internals to take care of things?
>
> BTW, I'd really rather use the Rover if I can because it gets much better
> gas mileage - though, perhaps, towing the a/s will even this out. I'm
> really looking at riding the backroads down to the beach or maybe poking my
> way down to Cajun country for a week, rather than doing 75 up and down
> I-95. What do you think?
>
> Thanks again,
>
> Greg
>
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