Towing with a D2

JWilliams

JWilliams

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7,700 is in low range.... like pulling a boat out of the water on a ramp.

I believe DII is 5,000 or 5,500 in high (normal driving)

I tow a 3,500 boat with surge brakes fine. Just give yourself space to stop.
 
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slug slaughter

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I've towed a snowmobile trailer w/ 2 sleds, it looked like the great wall of China was chasing me and also pull a double tandem w/ 2 dixie choppers.....my only suggestion.....own stock in Chevron or B.P. I don't care if your pulling 10 pounds or 5,000 the machine sucks my wallet inside out.
 
mountenn

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So what are the recommendations regarding towing my DI behind my DII from SE TN to Charlotte NC for URE!4 next month? I have access to a trailer with surge brakes (that I have used with the Discos before, but only to tow the DI like 10 miles) and also possible access to a car hauler (that you would pull a 2wd car with). I was thinking about using the car hauler and just pulling the rear half shafts on the DI...suggestions?
 
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ozscott

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In Australia my book for my D2 says braked trailer 3500kg (ie over 7000 pounds) - high range; less off road. My 95 D1 says 4000kg.

My D2 is a 4.0 V8 Manual -autos have the same rating; its just that when towing really heavy on a steep hill I can start of in low with the manual and double shuffle the transfer case up to high at 40-60kph.

I regularly tow a 2 tonn dual axel boat set up - no problems with the 4.0 so the 4.6 would do that weight as a doddle.

Cheers
 
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jackp

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Roxtar said:
D2 with a Bosch 4.6

I know what the book says, what do you guys say?
Going out west.
I need to pull my 2000lb rock buggy on a 1200 lb trailer w/ brakes.

Is the D2 up to it?
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It wouldn't be my first choice of tow vehicles, but I've towed a about that same weight with my D2 pulling a 16' Pace Cargo Sport trailer across the country - I found that cross winds were the thing I hated. A big gust would really want to push the rig sideways, oh - and a 53' semi blowing by at 80mph had the same effect.

Give yourself plenty of time (distance) to stop, plan on loving that right-hand lane, have lots of gas money and you'll be fine.
 
Sam C.

Sam C.

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Roxtar said:
D2 with a Bosch 4.6

I know what the book says, what do you guys say?
Going out west.
I need to pull my 2000lb rock buggy on a 1200 lb trailer w/ brakes.

Is the D2 up to it?
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You'll be fine, I've towed my 3500lbs boat and 1100lbs trailer w/ surge brakes over Mtns to get to a neighboring states lake without any issues. As another poster stated just give yourself plenty of time to stop.
 
pwp

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JWilliams said:
7,700 is in low range.... like pulling a boat out of the water on a ramp.

I believe DII is 5,000 or 5,500 in high (normal driving)

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this IS what the manual states, BUT........ low gear shmow gear, I pull my boat (7000+)
in high gear all the time. I am only in low when I launch and retieve. I have had no issues. Keep in mind I am not trying to set any "stoplight grand prix" records.
 
benlittle

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We pulled my 89 Rangie from Havasu City AZ to SLC.

It pulled it like a champ though it was scary as SHIT!!!!!
 
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