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15th March 2022, 06:56 AM
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Towing in low range
I have a 2005 4.2TD wagon which I use to tow a 2.5 ton dual axle caravan.
I’ve recently encountered some very steep hills that I’ve been caught at lights, round-a-bouts and when taking off in first I have had real trouble getting a move on.
What are your thoughts in engaging low range to get up these hills and then back to normal driving.
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15th March 2022 06:56 AM
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15th March 2022, 07:56 AM
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Patrol Freak
You need manual locking hubs to be able to do that.
I took the auto mechanisms out of my hubs to be able to move my caravan around more easily without binding up the drive line. Recently fitted a Lokka so glad I had the manual hubs already.
John
2001 GUII TI 4500 - Now converted to TD42T auto with Nomad valve body
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15th March 2022, 07:57 AM
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The 747
No worries at all, it will put far less stress on your vehicle.
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15th March 2022, 08:56 AM
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Patrol Freak
No need to lock your hubs.
Low range two wheel drive will do what you're asking.
4wd on bitumen not good at all.
I AM NOT STUBBORN.........I prefer the term, Singlemindedly independent !
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15th March 2022, 10:02 AM
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Expert
I did some googling on how far you can go before bind up occurs and there's no clear known answer.
If you have freewheeling hubs, no probs at all. Also consider using stock size tyres if you're not already.
Last edited by pollenface; 15th March 2022 at 10:05 AM.
2008 CRD Auto Wagon
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15th March 2022, 05:33 PM
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15th March 2022, 05:56 PM
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6th April 2022, 07:35 AM
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Some say I need manual hubs, others say no problems. I have original hubs.
I’m not talking about long distance driving in low range, I’m just considering using the low range to get moving off the mark, after I have stopped in hills and need to take off with loaded caravan.
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6th April 2022, 08:26 AM
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Patrol Freak
Originally Posted by
shakey55
Some say I need manual hubs, others say no problems. I have original hubs.
I’m not talking about long distance driving in low range, I’m just considering using the low range to get moving off the mark, after I have stopped in hills and need to take off with loaded caravan.
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If you have the factory auto hubs, don't use 4WD/low range on hard surface roads.
You can easily convert your auto hubs to manual at no cost.
John
2001 GUII TI 4500 - Now converted to TD42T auto with Nomad valve body
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6th April 2022, 06:28 PM
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Upgrade the turbo and fit a performance pump.....and clutch....
No more hill problems...
...otherwise, convert your auto hubs to manual, or fit manual hubs from a ute or DX wagon.
Last edited by geoffayres; 6th April 2022 at 06:30 PM.
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