LR Discovery Sport towing at max weight

Martin3787 replied on 23/01/2023 15:49

Posted on 23/01/2023 15:49

Having towed a caravan for many years, 5 years ago we switched to the dark side and bought a motorhome! Missing the flexibility of a caravan and car, we are now switching back and in a few months time we are taking delivery of a Coachman Laser (MTPLM 1734kg),

Having to now get a suitable tow car, I am looking at a Discovery Sport D200 (BHP 204) with a kerbside weight 2028kg., This puts the outfit match at 86%. On paper all looks OK, but having towed before with a Discovery 4 and then a Range Rover Sport, hills and steep hills were never an issue.

With the Disco Sport offering better value in terms of price and solo performance, my concern is whether it is up to the job?  I would love to hear from any owners and thier experience of a similar outfit? 

EmilysDad replied on 23/01/2023 18:13

Posted on 23/01/2023 18:13

Max weight? You've another 14% to play with πŸ™„

 

(assuming of course you're within the weight plate πŸ˜‰)

Martin3787 replied on 23/01/2023 21:05

Posted on 23/01/2023 18:13 by EmilysDad

Max weight? You've another 14% to play with πŸ™„

 

(assuming of course you're within the weight plate πŸ˜‰)

Posted on 23/01/2023 21:05

It’s not the weight ratio as I am happy with that, it’s more a view on stability and power, as  I have found a number of reviews use caravans 200kg lighter than the car.  
 
As for maximum weight, I have no intention to get anywhere near car = caravan. Even for an experienced driver, taking any evasive action is bad enough without the ‘tail wagging the dog’.

TimboC replied on 23/01/2023 21:24

Posted on 23/01/2023 21:05 by Martin3787

It’s not the weight ratio as I am happy with that, it’s more a view on stability and power, as  I have found a number of reviews use caravans 200kg lighter than the car.  
 
As for maximum weight, I have no intention to get anywhere near car = caravan. Even for an experienced driver, taking any evasive action is bad enough without the β€˜tail wagging the dog’.

Posted on 23/01/2023 21:24

Well said Martin. I wouldn't go anywhere near 100% either, and I class myself as an experiened driver.

I don't understand the use of the emoji either

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 24/01/2023 08:41

Posted on 23/01/2023 21:24 by TimboC

Well said Martin. I wouldn't go anywhere near 100% either, and I class myself as an experiened driver.

I don't understand the use of the emoji either

Posted on 24/01/2023 08:41

+1 TC I’ve seen a few people use it a lot. My only thought-wink is used to denote the user is suggesting they know more but they’re not divulging, or they are covering themselves because they really have no idea so if someone tells them they are provably wrong they do the old-‘I did usewink as I wasn’t serious’. As a get out of jail free winkyπŸ˜‚

EmilysDad replied on 24/01/2023 09:14

Posted on 23/01/2023 21:24 by TimboC

Well said Martin. I wouldn't go anywhere near 100% either, and I class myself as an experiened driver.

I don't understand the use of the emoji either

Posted on 24/01/2023 09:14

I was being flippant .... and tongue in cheek!

The emoji is 'rolling eyes' .... suggesting I was not really serious.

Tinwheeler replied on 24/01/2023 09:29

Posted on 24/01/2023 09:14 by EmilysDad

I was being flippant .... and tongue in cheek!

The emoji is 'rolling eyes' .... suggesting I was not really serious.

Posted on 24/01/2023 09:29

What about the second winking emoji?

EmilysDad replied on 24/01/2023 09:40

Posted on 24/01/2023 09:29 by Tinwheeler

What about the second winking emoji?

Posted on 24/01/2023 09:40

what ever you want it to be ... but the statement before it is pretty obvious!

TimboC replied on 24/01/2023 11:01

Posted on 24/01/2023 09:14 by EmilysDad

I was being flippant .... and tongue in cheek!

The emoji is 'rolling eyes' .... suggesting I was not really serious.

Posted on 24/01/2023 11:01

Be careful how you use them. This is how many would interpret 'rolling eyes' as taken from Google

Rolling Eyes emoji
What does πŸ™„ Face With Rolling Eyes emoji mean? Face with rolling eyes is an emoji used to express disbelief, annoyance, impatience, boredom, and disdain. It can also be used to indicate sarcasm or irony.28 Feb 2018

EmilysDad replied on 24/01/2023 11:52

Posted on 24/01/2023 11:01 by TimboC

Be careful how you use them. This is how many would interpret 'rolling eyes' as taken from Google

Rolling Eyes emoji
What does πŸ™„ Face With Rolling Eyes emoji mean? Face with rolling eyes is an emoji used to express disbelief, annoyance, impatience, boredom, and disdain. It can also be used to indicate sarcasm or irony.28 Feb 2018

Posted on 24/01/2023 11:52

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