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jacksdad1963 *******
Joined: 26 Jul 2011 Posts: 1939 Location: Oldham, Lancs
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Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 8:08 Post subject: Towing with a modded Trooper? |
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I'm thinking of buying a small tin tent, probably a 2 berth around 800Kg
Has anyone towed such a 'van with a modded Trooper like mine? The rear springs are standard with 3" spacers, its got ProComp ES9000 +2" shocks all round and has retained both antiroll bars....
I may have to fit an adjustable towing bracket to level things up, can you guys forsee any problems? _________________ 1999 3.0 TD Duty SWB
3" Body lift, 3" suspension lift, diff dropped, balljoints flipped, extended panhard, Tree sliders, Superwinch, +2" Pro Comps, 33" Mudders: Nearly finished! |
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Cam ****
Joined: 09 Jan 2011 Posts: 258 Location: Glenrothes, Fife
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Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:08 Post subject: |
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with the drop plate fitted there shouldn't be any problems..............it's not that far away from standard lol, albeit 3 inches higher _________________ 2001 Trooper 3.0 Citation Lwb. 33" BFG's, Superwinch X9, 60mm lift, Monroe Adventure Shocks, Hid Spots and a Yaesu FT7900 2m/70cm's Radio
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jacksdad1963 *******
Joined: 26 Jul 2011 Posts: 1939 Location: Oldham, Lancs
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Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 9:21 Post subject: |
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Cheers cam, I reckon as long as I behave it will be ok, its actually 7" higher than standard, I didn't mention the body lift......
Not that it will alter anything: I'm sure it will be ok, I will add one of them stabiliser bars (most of the caravans I've looked at have them on already)
I haven't driven a 'van before but used to drive a huge tractor and trailer when I worked at Oldham Athletic laying the new pitch, must be 15 years ago _________________ 1999 3.0 TD Duty SWB
3" Body lift, 3" suspension lift, diff dropped, balljoints flipped, extended panhard, Tree sliders, Superwinch, +2" Pro Comps, 33" Mudders: Nearly finished! |
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adz1973 Lifetime member
Joined: 11 Aug 2009 Posts: 1908 Location: Co Durham
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Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 11:16 Post subject: |
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Body lift wont make any difference Mike as its the body that's lifted not the chassis where tow bar is attached.
I've just bought a caravan and used a 4" drop plate to get tow bar down, caravan sits level when hitched, have a look at pic in bb2014 thread.
What ever lift you have with tyres and suspension is near enough what drop plate you need. _________________
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 4861 Location: Preston, Lancs.
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Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 13:37 Post subject: |
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33's, and a 2" suspension lift (4" higher) Put a drop plate on the tow bar and have no problems at all.
For people wondering body lifts don't affect towing as the tow bar is attached to the chassis. _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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jacksdad1963 *******
Joined: 26 Jul 2011 Posts: 1939 Location: Oldham, Lancs
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Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 17:15 Post subject: |
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Cheers chaps!
I didn't mention the body lift as I thought it didn't feature here, but must admit to being concerned about the top heavy weight distribution
Anyroadup, I'm only after a lightweight, 2 berth 'van, but thought I'd ask first!
Thanks for the input, I am now going looking for my luxury tent...then I need to remember how to reverse..... _________________ 1999 3.0 TD Duty SWB
3" Body lift, 3" suspension lift, diff dropped, balljoints flipped, extended panhard, Tree sliders, Superwinch, +2" Pro Comps, 33" Mudders: Nearly finished! |
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DAVID's J99P Lifetime member
Joined: 30 Oct 2009 Posts: 1614 Location: UK's Horse Doping Capital
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Posted: Fri Feb 21, 2014 22:41 Post subject: |
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surprised you didn't notice all the modded trucks towing tin-tents at last years bash _________________ aka x66dag
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jacksdad1963 *******
Joined: 26 Jul 2011 Posts: 1939 Location: Oldham, Lancs
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 9:55 Post subject: |
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Didn't actually go looking, mores the pity!
I actually wasn't interested in tin tents then, its just recently, with the non stop rain, that camping has lost its appeal
I can get a tidy 2 berth with bog, shower, heating etc for around £500 at this time of year: AND me and the missus/my mate can go to the BB in it and pay the same as me in my bivi would cost!
Does this mean I'm finally beginning to feel my age? _________________ 1999 3.0 TD Duty SWB
3" Body lift, 3" suspension lift, diff dropped, balljoints flipped, extended panhard, Tree sliders, Superwinch, +2" Pro Comps, 33" Mudders: Nearly finished! |
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Hunter Lifetime member
Joined: 08 Jul 2010 Posts: 614 Location: Scottish Borders
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 14:39 Post subject: |
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I just hook mine on ... and if it's still there when I get where I'm going it's a bonus
But once you had a van .... you'll not want to tent again ... _________________
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Red Robbo Lifetime member
Joined: 17 Feb 2008 Posts: 4129 Location: Where ever I happen to be in my imagination but mainly Far East Sussex
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 16:07 Post subject: |
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Hunter wrote: |
I just hook mine on ... and if it's still there when I get where I'm going it's a bonus |
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DAVID's J99P Lifetime member
Joined: 30 Oct 2009 Posts: 1614 Location: UK's Horse Doping Capital
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 21:35 Post subject: |
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Red Robbo wrote: |
Hunter wrote: |
I just hook mine on ... and if it's still there when I get where I'm going it's a bonus |
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sounds like Teds kinda journey _________________ aka x66dag
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DAVID's J99P Lifetime member
Joined: 30 Oct 2009 Posts: 1614 Location: UK's Horse Doping Capital
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 21:39 Post subject: |
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jacksdad1963 wrote: |
Didn't actually go looking, mores the pity!
I actually wasn't interested in tin tents then, its just recently, with the non stop rain, that camping has lost its appeal
I can get a tidy 2 berth with bog, shower, heating etc for around £500 at this time of year: AND me and the missus/my mate can go to the BB in it and pay the same as me in my bivi would cost!
not quite ture as it costs more in fuel to get there and back
Does this mean I'm finally beginning to feel my age? |
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Rhanagar Lifetime member
Joined: 12 Jan 2010 Posts: 4861 Location: Preston, Lancs.
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Posted: Sat Feb 22, 2014 21:57 Post subject: |
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DAVID's J99P wrote: |
Red Robbo wrote: |
Hunter wrote: |
I just hook mine on ... and if it's still there when I get where I'm going it's a bonus |
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sounds like Teds kinda journey |
If Teds arrives in one piece its a miracle!
Though exploiting child labour to clean the mess when a burst tyre takes out the supplies cupboard was genius. _________________ 1990 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.I 2.8TD Manual Lotus Edition
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto Lotus Edition
Deceased
1994 Isuzu Bighorn LWB Mk.II 3.1TD Auto LS
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crusader Lifetime member
Joined: 13 Nov 2012 Posts: 411 Location: Kent
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Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:04 Post subject: |
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jacksdad1963 wrote: |
Didn't actually go looking, mores the pity!
I actually wasn't interested in tin tents then, its just recently, with the non stop rain, that camping has lost its appeal
I can get a tidy 2 berth with bog, shower, heating etc for around £500 at this time of year: AND me and the missus/my mate can go to the BB in it and pay the same as me in my bivi would cost!
Does this mean I'm finally beginning to feel my age? |
Forgive me, but wouldn't the BB14 then cost you £600 plus, instead of just the £60. Or is that just me feeling my age. |
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kennymac Lifetime member
Joined: 13 May 2006 Posts: 507 Location: Argyll, Scotland
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Posted: Sun Feb 23, 2014 9:47 Post subject: |
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I put a ladder frame hitch on mine, and aside from a wee bit of clunk bump as a result of the tolerances on the pins it works a treat - landy springs on rear giving approx. 3" lift with 2" T bar crank at the front.
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