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     Joe B (Denverrover) Member Username: Denverrover Post Number: 200 Registered: 02-2003 |
(Posted in Tech as well) Guys - I have to do a temporary move to Ohio & am contemplating the best way to do this. It is about a 1300 mile trip that I will break up into 2 days. I have a 96 Disco w/ about 75k that is running fine but has some transmission slipping issues when it is cold. I really don't want to cause any premature damage to the Disco. So your opinions are appreciated. Options - 1. Tow 6X12 foot trailer with brakes. I figure about 2700lbs total. BTW does my truck have a factory tow wiring setup? I've towed a trailer this size with a 2 door Jeep Cherokee and it was a nightmare. Price $375 with tax. 2. Rent a Ryder truck and car carrier. Good option, but pricey $1045 with tax. Here is the kicker - I'm bring my 2 German Shepherds with me. Now I can put the seats down in the Disco and they can sleep comfortably. The Ryder does have a pass-through door that I can set up a bed under the kitchen table for the dogs, but I've never done this before. I figure gas mileage should be about the same. The Ryder is a 2003 15ft w/ a V-8. However I can use the cheap stuff in the Ryder. But, I do have the CD changer in the Disco - it's a long trip. So what do you guys think? Should I spend the extra $$ and play it safe and tow the Disco. I just don't want to beat the truck up anymore than it already is. Oh, and Ryder says that I'm over the weight for their car carrier too. So I'll have to tell them that I'm towing a Honda. I guess if I did tow the trailer I would change trans fluid, diff fluid & oil all to heavy duty synthetic. Thanks - Joe | ||
| Joey (Joey4420) Senior Member Username: Joey4420 Post Number: 654 Registered: 04-2003 |
IMO if you already have a slipping Transmission in the Disco, then I don't think I would tow anything across country. The disco is wired for a trailer, but you either have to add the wiring harness from LR $$$ or buy a less expensive one and wire it yourself (the wires run to the right side brake area, small round 7 or 8 pin plug) But the Disco is not wired for electric brakes. By the time you have spent the money to get the Disco ready for this temp trip it may be cheaper to just get the Ryder truck, also if you would have Transmission trouble along the way, that would cost more. IMO Joey |
