I occasionally pull a 61 24' with a 89 RR, I installed the OME HD Springs
and Shocks which stiffened it up considerably without losing the off road
capability. Mine has the 3.9 so it works pretty hard on the hills, if
someone put a 5.4 in yours it should pull it easily. It is no Suburban, of
course, but it is heavy and factory equipped for towing 3500 lbs with
factory class III reciever, tranny cooler, hd radiator, hd 4wheel discs and
all. With my trailer brakes working well it is quite capable when driven
intelligently. John is right, LRover does not recommend a weight
distribution hitch At All, so that is not an option. Again, I do not use
this vehicle for cross country interstate towing, but for getting up in the
mountains a couple hours from home it has worked fine for me.
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Subject: Re: [VAC] SUV"s for towing
In a message dated 07/26/2000 5:57:40 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
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What's your opinion on the Range Rover, I have an older one with the 5.4
liter V8 engine and LWB (long wheelbase) model? It's been very reliable
over the last 7 years and 130,000 miles. I was contemplating pulling a 25'
A/S with it.
Bob >>
I have a '94 LR Discovery...same basic frame, engine, suspension, weight as
the Range Rover. Wouldn't advise towing a 25' trailer with it...the
suspension has too much travel (great for offroading) and will not do well
with a weight distributing hitch, which is ESSENTIAL, in my opinion, for
trailering. I have a Suburban for trailering.
John
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