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Steve9167



Member Since: 27 Apr 2014
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Hill start with caravan attached!

The fl2 struggles a bit on hill start no clutch slip but would it be easier putting it i 4 wheel drve so all wheels are engaged? Steve the newby

Post #229600 22nd Jul 2014 8:38 pm
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TonyJ



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There is no need to, it is permanently in 4 wheel drive. What weight van are you towing? I tow a 1700kg van with a manual and don't normally have too much trouble pulling away on an inclines. Remember there are never problems, just new challenges

Post #229605 22nd Jul 2014 9:16 pm
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Steve9167



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Thanks my caravan fully laden 1700kg as well manual gearbox Steve the newby

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Post #229614 22nd Jul 2014 9:44 pm
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Steve9167



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It was a steep hill I was on Steve the newby

Post #229616 22nd Jul 2014 9:47 pm
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chicken george



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take caravan off towbar , release vans handbrake, drive away,, job done

of course it struggles its a car not a hgv or tractor. 1700kg for petes sake why do you ever need to take 1700kg on holiday Rolling Eyes At work
At home

"I can't always believe facts I read on the web" - Charles Dickens

winner by default of the tractor vs caravan race

Post #229617 22nd Jul 2014 9:49 pm
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si.



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Wine cooler.....? Wink

Post #229618 22nd Jul 2014 9:50 pm
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alex_pescaru



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A wallet with some money for a proper accommodation will be a lot easier and lighter for a FL2 to carry than a 1.7 ton caravan.... Laughing Laughing Laughing
Just kidding... Laughing

Post #229619 22nd Jul 2014 9:50 pm
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mudslinger



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No need for a caravan ,
Mrs M has MY debitcard
MYcreditcard
MY chequebook
(fortunatley cannot copyMY scrawl but bank still houners them .!!)

4 MY,s does that qualifiey ME for a new FREELANDER ... Whistle Whistle Whistle Wales
Were the mud is thicker, and the ruts are deeper.
(And we have the water to wash it off, and more on the way..! )
Sd4 and chrome Ar*e piece, Auto box for best fun
09 Xs Gone
12 xs Gone
HSE with Leather seats and 4 years warrenty.. staying for now !

Post #229624 23rd Jul 2014 4:43 am
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