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Hi all,

I currently have an Elddis Crusader Superstorm with an MTPLM of 1999kg. I used to tow with a 2.8 LWB Shogun but since the van has been in storage I sold my Shogun.

Now the new season is almost on us I am thinking of getting a Discovery, but have read good and bad things about them. Has anyone towed....or is towing with a Discovery and if so whats it like and is it strong enough to tow my Superstorm.

Thanks in advance

Paul

Hi,

Sorry, Im looking something like the 2.5 TD5 around a W / X reg.

Hope this helps

Paul

 A friend of mine is an independant Land Rover dealer and I do a few days here and there in the workshop for him. IMHO the TD5 is the best mechanically but you must be very carefull to inspect the underneath as they are very prone to rust on the chassis. The outriggers that the body mounts to can just disappear and the chassis rusts from the inside out. If you do find a good one then i would recommend getting someone to pressure wash the chassis off then coat it with waxoyl or similar. The parts for the TD5 are fairly reasonable as there are companies such as Bearmach who make pattern parts for them. The newer discovery 3 or 4 are a fantastic machine but the repair bills are nearly always massive because of the time it takes to get to everything.

If your looking for the best kept version go to the army sales, they are like new when they are sold

http://www.mod-sales.com/

Hi all,

Thanks for the replies. If I do eventually get a Discovery I will make sure that it is checked top to bottom, especially for rust.

Ill also check out the mod sales website.

Thanks again

Paul

Hi Natsdad

If you can then go for the Discovery 3.  There is no comparison with earlier models.

DaveS1