TRANSPORTING CLASSIC RANGE ROVER
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Antichrist
Expedition Leader
Disconnect the propshafts at the diffs and securely wire them up out of the way and you don't have to worry about the drive train.
XJINTX
Explorer
I don't have a Range Rover but... why even risk it on any classic or non-classic for that matter?
I guess if you are headed to snowy miserable weather at the end of trip it may be a pain to hookup but if it's a classic throw a few bucks at a garage mechanic and he'll be happy to do it.
I guess if you are headed to snowy miserable weather at the end of trip it may be a pain to hookup but if it's a classic throw a few bucks at a garage mechanic and he'll be happy to do it.
LR Max
Local Oaf
Take 45 minutes, remove eight bolts, $0.
Or
Risk blowing up transfer case. Takes longer than a day to find new and replace, many more bolts, A LOT of $$.
If it is REALLY that bad, rent a trailer from U-haul or Penske. Yep, its $100 bucks. Just don't go out to eat 3 or 4 times and it'll pay for itself. You have a H1, decent tow rig. Good to go.
Or
Risk blowing up transfer case. Takes longer than a day to find new and replace, many more bolts, A LOT of $$.
If it is REALLY that bad, rent a trailer from U-haul or Penske. Yep, its $100 bucks. Just don't go out to eat 3 or 4 times and it'll pay for itself. You have a H1, decent tow rig. Good to go.
David Harris
Expedition Leader
Here is what the factory owner's manual for a Discovery 1 says about this:
TOWING FOR RECOVERY
If your vehicle is to be recovered by towing, the best method is via a flatbed tow truck. However, if it is necessary for the vehicle to be towed with all four wheels on the ground, always adhere to the following procedure:
1. With the parking brake applied, set the main gearbox and transfer box in neutral. Select 'P'- Park for automatic gearbox vehicles.
2. Ensure the differential lock is in the unlocked position.
3. Turn the starter switch to the first position to unlock the steering, and then to position 'II' if it will be necessary to operate the brake lights and direction indicators, and leave in this position while the vehicle is being towed.
4. Secure the towing attachment to the front towing eye of the distressed vehicle.
5. Release the parking brake.
NOTE: If, due to an accident or electrical fault, it is not considered safe to turn the starter switch, the battery should first be disconnected. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, the shift interlock will be disabled. The use of a substitute battery will enable the shift lever to be moved into neutral.
WARNING
DO NOT remove the key or turn the starter switch to position '0' while the vehicle is in motion; the starter switch must be at position 'I' to unlock the steering.
Without the engine running, the brake servo and power steering pump cannot provide assistance; greater effort will therefore be required to operate the brake pedal and turn the steering wheel. Longer stopping distances will also be experienced.
Long distance towing
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome or other recreational vehicle. Follow the procedure for towing the vehicle on four wheels.
I myself would go to the extra trouble of unhooking the driveshafts for longer distances.
David
TOWING FOR RECOVERY
If your vehicle is to be recovered by towing, the best method is via a flatbed tow truck. However, if it is necessary for the vehicle to be towed with all four wheels on the ground, always adhere to the following procedure:
1. With the parking brake applied, set the main gearbox and transfer box in neutral. Select 'P'- Park for automatic gearbox vehicles.
2. Ensure the differential lock is in the unlocked position.
3. Turn the starter switch to the first position to unlock the steering, and then to position 'II' if it will be necessary to operate the brake lights and direction indicators, and leave in this position while the vehicle is being towed.
4. Secure the towing attachment to the front towing eye of the distressed vehicle.
5. Release the parking brake.
NOTE: If, due to an accident or electrical fault, it is not considered safe to turn the starter switch, the battery should first be disconnected. If the vehicle has a discharged battery, the shift interlock will be disabled. The use of a substitute battery will enable the shift lever to be moved into neutral.
WARNING
DO NOT remove the key or turn the starter switch to position '0' while the vehicle is in motion; the starter switch must be at position 'I' to unlock the steering.
Without the engine running, the brake servo and power steering pump cannot provide assistance; greater effort will therefore be required to operate the brake pedal and turn the steering wheel. Longer stopping distances will also be experienced.
Long distance towing
Your vehicle can be towed behind a motorhome or other recreational vehicle. Follow the procedure for towing the vehicle on four wheels.
I myself would go to the extra trouble of unhooking the driveshafts for longer distances.
David
REDROVER
Explorer
then whats the point of the neutral on the t case? is it useless ? i don't mind going under and disconnecting the shafts , but i am just curious to know why, for example on the hummer you can tow it by putting the t case on neutral , and its also full time 4x4.
how do ppl tow land rovers behind the motor home? i actually never seen one
how do ppl tow land rovers behind the motor home? i actually never seen one
LtFuzz
Explorer
I always thought t-case neutral was for moving a vehicle that didn't have power without overheating the t-case...
Antichrist
Expedition Leader
For one, you use neutral when running a PTO.
Rovertrader
Supporting Sponsor
DISCLAIMER: I am not sure of this, but have been told while towing in tcase N, the shaft spins with no gear involvement/engagement. When this happens, no oil is being 'splashed' around for lubrication, and the resultant heat is the issue. This also explains why it works short term, but not so well long distances. Also explains use of the E-brake being applied when in neutral-thus stopping the spinning. For those who don't know, the brake is on the rear of the Tcase.
I must second the comments above, why take the risk for 10 minutes of insurance? Get one of the driveshaft bolt sockets with extension, and life is good.
I must second the comments above, why take the risk for 10 minutes of insurance? Get one of the driveshaft bolt sockets with extension, and life is good.
i believe it depends on if you have a borg warner (viscous coupling) t/c or not. if not i think ok, if so i certainly wouldnt risk it. anything more than a few differences in fr/rr wheel speeds will cause the coupling to lock up, after a few minutes at hiway speeds and it will never unlock