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Had a trip down to Sth Wales y/day to pick up a Landrover with my mate. He's bought this 90 that had been rolled and Cat C'd for £1350. I've towed a lot before but never another vehicle so was nervous about it but also looking forward to it.
When i asked the fella if he'd done it off roading, he said "no, i did it towing that trailer and van over there" to which i looked at my truck thinking "oh no!"
I told my mate though that if anything similar to that of his new nail happened to my truck on the way home that we will be having serious words!
The only thing i noticed different to normal driving was the extra weight, the driving characteristics were exactly the same. The Surf didn't bat an eye lid all the way home (4 hrs) I kept forgetting i'd got it on, easily (and safely) overtaking on motorway etc, keeping to a steady 60mph.
The other thing was the clearance on the back of the trailer, i should have a drop plate fitted to my tow bar because of all the lift, but can't be arsed as i don't really tow often, if at all. Was a very funny angle!
We got home safe, unloaded the nail and trailer, and i came home, even more impressed with my beloved Surf than before.. One of the best motors i've ever had.
When i asked the fella if he'd done it off roading, he said "no, i did it towing that trailer and van over there" to which i looked at my truck thinking "oh no!"
I told my mate though that if anything similar to that of his new nail happened to my truck on the way home that we will be having serious words!
The only thing i noticed different to normal driving was the extra weight, the driving characteristics were exactly the same. The Surf didn't bat an eye lid all the way home (4 hrs) I kept forgetting i'd got it on, easily (and safely) overtaking on motorway etc, keeping to a steady 60mph.
The other thing was the clearance on the back of the trailer, i should have a drop plate fitted to my tow bar because of all the lift, but can't be arsed as i don't really tow often, if at all. Was a very funny angle!
We got home safe, unloaded the nail and trailer, and i came home, even more impressed with my beloved Surf than before.. One of the best motors i've ever had.
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