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Quote: Originally posted by Tentz on 16/6/2010It is my opinion, logical & correct. replying to the op saying "Oh you'll be Ok..etc..blah" is as much use as saying "Cheer up it'll never happen"..It was clear from the op that he was using the wrong driving technique. This lack of knowledge was ruining his caravanning experience. If he follows my detailed instructions then he will have no more trouble & he will be back enjoying his caravanning.

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Quote: Originally posted by willhay555 on 16/6/2010

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I was going to ask you to feel free to explain how you ascertained my wrong driving technique from the OP

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Hi Willhay555 , i tow with a Rover 75 tourer and a Swift Challanger Mtplm 1470kg , i must admit i had my doubts weather it would tow ok on hills ( although it has a tow limit of 1600kg ) , but haven't had any problems so far , i've done a few mods that have increased it's power and torque and it pulls really well . I had to do a hill start in Minehead caravan club site after stopping to book in and it managed surprising well ( it's pretty steep there, just inside the entrance ) .

The thing that might have a bearing on your problem is , Rover clutches are known to go at about 100,000 miles there abouts . Mine had a new clutch fitted just before i bought it .
Also if you found yourself slipping the clutch to pull away up the hill a good few times , doing that would have burnt the clutch out .
I think you've had some good advice on how to cope with hills , the only thing i can say where driving a rover is concerned is ( when i've been driving mine that is ) to get your foot off the clutch as soon as you get moving rather than slipping the clutch too much .

atb

Wizard 

i love it when a slap in the wrist is so well deserved   

you must have had enough of us by now

please let us know how you get on -  monty p tells us to always look on the bright side   when you find it let me know  i'll be needing it soon

cheers    and every good wish