PaulC wrote:

[I tend to use the command quite a lot when towing

Is that when you need CG's thunderbox?

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Past master wrote:

PaulC wrote:

[I tend to use the command quite a lot when towing

Is that when you need CG's thunderbox?

I get the idea that most drivers use the same "command" especially when stuck behind a caravan on a single carriageway.  2002 Honda VFR800
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PaulC wrote:

oldgeezer wrote:

Just out of interest the book says 1000 miles before towing! I collected mine just 4 days before going to the south of France so drove 250 miles a nighte to run in before towing. We enjoyed our month toiuring and the Freelander towed very well!

If your stuck behind me its because I'm stuck behind a nissan micra on the way to a garden centre

I did over 1000 miles before towing and went on a few long "running in" trips without the caravan beforehand.

Yes it does tow very well. We did over 500 miles towing last weekend. The gearbox issues I am having are more visible when not towing though as I tend to use the command quite a lot when towing as I can then pre-select the correct gear when approaching roundabouts and junctions. When not towing I tend to want to just leave it in D.

PaulC, found the same, the auto box when solo, but when towing in traffic it is ok till you need fourth then change to command shift