Isuzu D-max towing

[mendiplogs]

So I went a bit wild a got a Isuzu D-max to replace the Landrover.

 

However, I'm finding it a bit hard to get off the line with a heavy trailer. It just seems a bit high geared in 1st.

I'm wondering if anyone else is finding the same, or if I'm just too used to using low box in the Landrover and need to learn better clutch control!?

 

HI JIM have they not got a LOW BOX THEN ON THE MOVE PUT IT IN HIGH thanks jon

[Johny Walker]

HI JIM have they not got a LOW BOX THEN ON THE MOVE PUT IT IN HIGH thanks jon

 

yes cizzer jon they have a looooooooooooooow box

its electric

[mendiplogs]

So I went a bit wild a got a Isuzu D-max to replace the Landrover.

 

However, I'm finding it a bit hard to get off the line with a heavy trailer. It just seems a bit high geared in 1st.

I'm wondering if anyone else is finding the same, or if I'm just too used to using low box in the Landrover and need to learn better clutch control!?

 

HI JIM will they PULL 3.5tons like a LR DOES thanks like on HILLS sounds a night having to ride the clutch thanks jon

[mendiplogs]

yes cizzer jon they have a looooooooooooooow box

its electric

 

HI JOHNY thats the way to go then if you do not have a auto mate put it in low then on the move put in high yes/no thanks or does the truck loose grip on hills thanks jon

[scraggs]

Am interested to know what they are like loaded off road, do they grip ok ?

I know my landy can walk all over the ranger loaded off road, even with both having very similar tyres.

[Johny Walker]

HI JOHNY thats the way to go then if you do not have a auto mate put it in low then on the move put in high yes/no thanks or does the truck loose grip on hills thanks jon

 

only loses traction on wet clay ,loves tarmac

[JimE]

Tidy truck Johny, guessing its not that shiny any more! Similar story for me with finding an ex-demo and local dealer!

 

Jon, they have high/low, but you have to stop to change. It wont change on the move. Also, no 2 wheel drive low box, so its not good to use 4low it on hard surfaces.

Once you are moving it tows better than the landrover. No grip problems and much more stable. The rear suspension is really solid but still rides well unladen.

 

Scraggs, I would say my initial reaction is that it isnt as good as the landrover offroad, but that said I've not needed to go into 4WD even on forest tracks yet. I am on mud tyres though.

Edited June 27, 2014 by JimE

[mendiplogs]

Am interested to know what they are like loaded off road, do they grip ok ?

I know my landy can walk all over the ranger loaded off road, even with both having very similar tyres.

 

HI KEITH i have mate with a older ranger and he had 3 clutch mate thats not good LR 300TDI/TD5 CHIPED TO 200HP J FERN:thumbup1:that pulls then thanks jon

[Johny Walker]

Tidy truck Johny, guessing its not that shiny any more! Similar story for me with finding an ex-demo and local dealer!

 

Jon, they have high/low, but you have to stop to change. It wont change on the move. Also, no 2 wheel drive low box, so its not good to use 4low it on hard surfaces.

Once you are moving it tows better than the landrover. No grip problems and much more stable. The rear suspension is really solid but still rides well unladen.

 

Scraggs, I would say my initial reaction is that it isnt as good as the landrover offroad, but that said I've not needed to go into 4WD even on forest tracks yet. I am on mud tyres though.

 

 

nice truck ,

& mines stil shiney ,most of the time :laugh1:word of warning get some proper matt as swadust sticks like glus to that carpet ,iv got some carbon fiber mud matts ,not cheap

[mendiplogs]

Tidy truck Johny, guessing its not that shiny any more! Similar story for me with finding an ex-demo and local dealer!

 

Jon, they have high/low, but you have to stop to change. It wont change on the move. Also, no 2 wheel drive low box, so its not good to use 4low it on hard surfaces.

Once you are moving it tows better than the landrover. No grip problems and much more stable. The rear suspension is really solid but still rides well unladen.

 

Scraggs, I would say my initial reaction is that it isnt as good as the landrover offroad, but that said I've not needed to go into 4WD even on forest tracks yet. I am on mud tyres though.

HI JIM thats a night mere mate im better off with my old mf135 thats pulls 3.5tons that truck sound a night mere are the auto any better and was looking at one to but do loose grip on hills thanks jon