Towing Tips.

mick the builder · Dec 4, 2011

I need to pick some stone up from the quarry which has a steep hill out ( obviously). I have a twin axle 2 ton braked trailer and a 200tdi Def with HD clutch. Just wanted to know, if i pull away in low, can i stay in low all the way home or should i change to high once i'm on the flat. Also do i have to stop when changing from hi to low?
Done it in a vivaro no problem but never in a Defender.

discomark10 · Dec 4, 2011

prety sure you have to stop

discomark10 · Dec 4, 2011

just get out of the quary and stop and chage back to high range

blue beasty · Dec 4, 2011

You can change from low to high by double declutching

mick the builder · Dec 4, 2011

blue beasty said:
You can change from low to high by double declutching

Cheers BB, that will take me back a few years.

discomark10 · Dec 4, 2011

blue beasty said:
You can change from low to high by double declutching

Good to know!

Fur Trapper · Dec 4, 2011

don't be shy about changing from low to high do it firmly, might have to use right foot for some rpm all 3 at the same time

mick the builder · Dec 4, 2011

Fur Trapper said:
don't be shy about changing from low to high do it firmly, might have to use right foot for some rpm all 3 at the same time

All three at same time?

Fur Trapper · Dec 4, 2011

mick the builder said:
All three at same time?

left foot clutch, left hand on hi-lo lever, right foot on throttle. as you get between hi-lo give some rpm and put in hi firmly. with practice will go smooth

don't forget to change trans also for right gear in high range.
Have fun

PaulMc · Dec 4, 2011

From the Defender Owner's Handbook -

Changing from low to high on the move:

Changing from ’L’ (low) to ’H’ (high) can be achieved without stopping the vehicle, as follows:

1. Apply slight backward pressure to the transfer gear lever in preparation for changing.

2. Then, in three simultaneous moves, depress the clutch, release the accelerator and pull the transfer lever into neutral.

3. Release the clutch pedal for approximately 3 seconds before depressing it again and moving the transfer lever firmly into the high position.

4. Finally, select a suitable main gear, release the clutch and continue driving in the normal way.

NOTE: After a little practice, this operation can be carried out smoothly and quickly by using firm, positive moves.

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blue beasty · Dec 4, 2011

PaulMc said:
From the Defender Owner's Handbook -

Changing from low to high on the move:

Changing from L (low) to H (high) can be achieved without stopping the vehicle, as follows:

1. Apply slight backward pressure to the transfer gear lever in preparation for changing.

2. Then, in three simultaneous moves, depress the clutch, release the accelerator and pull the transfer lever into neutral.

3. Release the clutch pedal for approximately 3 seconds before depressing it again and moving the transfer lever firmly into the high position.

4. Finally, select a suitable main gear, release the clutch and continue driving in the normal way.

NOTE: After a little practice, this operation can be carried out smoothly and quickly by using firm, positive moves.

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Overwise known as...............double de-clutching

PaulMc · Dec 4, 2011

blue beasty said:
Overwise known as...............double de-clutching

Yes, but there's no point in just saying "double de-clutch" - as most people have no idea what that means.

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blue beasty · Dec 4, 2011

PaulMc said:
Yes, but there's no point in just saying "double de-clutch" - as most people have no idea what that means.

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Point taken.............I really must try and remember not everyone learnt to drive on a Fordson Major :doh:

mick the builder · Dec 4, 2011

blue beasty said:
Point taken.............I really must try and remember not everyone learnt to drive on a Fordson Major :doh:

Cheers Guys,
I've dd clutched before but without incorporating a hi low box aswell so as i've just had box's overhauled, i didn't want to fook them up just yet!

Fur Trapper · Dec 4, 2011

PaulMc said:
Yes, but there's no point in just saying "double de-clutch" - as most people have no idea what that means.

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The problem is if OP would read there owner manual, they would. But most do not read the owners manual

tottot · Dec 4, 2011

blue beasty said:
Point taken.............I really must try and remember not everyone learnt to drive on a Fordson Major :doh:

I learned on a Fordson Major too,and how to cope with steep hills and rubbish footbrake[transmition handbrake was handy in an emergancy]As for driving with a heavy load in low box for some distance, done it many times with no problems,but some say you should not use 5 gear in this situation. Anyhow if your getting that far up the box you should realy be in high :blabla::blabla: cheers.

mick the builder · Dec 4, 2011

Fur Trapper said:
The problem is if OP would read there owner manual, they would. But most do not read the owners manual

Thats very true but in my case, i have an 88 110, made up from various doner vehicles with 5 different keys.An owners manual is the last thing i think of. Also reading text is not as helpful as listening to other owners experiences and if it wernt for members asking questions that could be found in owners manuals, this site would have a lot of blank spaces.
That said, i do appreciate other more experianced owners opinions.

Fur Trapper · Dec 4, 2011

mick the builder said:
Thats very true but in my case, i have an 88 110, made up from various doner vehicles with 5 different keys.An owners manual is the last thing i think of. Also reading text is not as helpful as listening to other owners experiences and if it wernt for members asking questions that could be found in owners manuals, this site would have a lot of blank spaces.
That said, i do appreciate other more experianced owners opinions.

Point taken

mick the builder · Dec 4, 2011

tottot said:
I learned on a Fordson Major too,and how to cope with steep hills and rubbish footbrake[transmition handbrake was handy in an emergancy]As for driving with a heavy load in low box for some distance, done it many times with no problems,but some say you should not use 5 gear in this situation. Anyhow if your getting that far up the box you should realy be in high :blabla::blabla: cheers.

Thanks for that, i wasnt sure how long i could drive in low, or if is was just for off road situations.

blue beasty · Dec 4, 2011

mick the builder said:
Thanks for that, i wasnt sure how long i could drive in low, or if is was just for off road situations.

So long as your not in diff-lock....

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