I've never towed anything with my Disco (or even our RRC) but I can honestly say I wouldn't pull more than a small uhaul or pop-up with it just to be safe. The weight is not the concern for me, it's the brakes. My Disco (even with new pads and calipers) is a tough rig to stop suddenly, even just filled with camping gear or 4 people...I can't imagine trying to stop a trailer with 2 horses loaded. Not to mention the fact that i wouldn't risk my horse in that situation! If we ever tow anything it will be with our Ford truck. I'll bet on the 5.4L with limited slip over my 3.9 DI any day. I'm sure a DII with a 4.6 would pull better, but the stopping still concerns me.
Now, if I had to pull something a short distance or in an emergency, I'd do it in the Disco if I had no other choice. But for multiple trips and especially for the show circuit keep your truck!!
That being said, anyone own a Brenderup?! I love those little trailers and I've wondered if they would be an ok pull (with one horse) for the DI or RRC...
Now, if I had to pull something a short distance or in an emergency, I'd do it in the Disco if I had no other choice. But for multiple trips and especially for the show circuit keep your truck!!
That being said, anyone own a Brenderup?! I love those little trailers and I've wondered if they would be an ok pull (with one horse) for the DI or RRC...