Towing - Flat Towing Behind a Motorhome
Bulletin: G97-018Section: GENERAL
Date: 8-22-97
Model:
Applicable to: USA/Cda
Subject:
Flat Towing Guidelines
There is a bit of confusion amongst our associates and customers regarding the proper procedures for flat towing (four wheels on the ground) Land Rover vehicles i.e. behind a motorhome. Below, please find the approved procedures for each of our models:
Range Rover 4.OSE & 4.6HSE
^ Engage handbrake
^ Automatic transmission gear selector lever in "park"
^ Select transfer box neutral
1. Remove ignition key
2. Insert a fuse (5 amps or greater) in fuse position "11" in the right hand seat fuse box
3. Insert ignition key, turn to position "2" (transfer box will automatically select neutral)
4. After message centre displays 'TRANSFER NEUTRAL', turn ignition switch to "0" position
^ From "0" position, turn ignition switch to position "1', (switching the ignition key from position "0" to position "1" allows the steering column to remain unlocked with no electrical accessories engaged to discharge the battery). ^Note: The BECM (Body Electronic Control Module) will not "sleep" with ignition key in switch. It is suggested on prolonged towing, that the vehicle be started and run for a minimum of 15 minutes every other day.
^ Release the handbrake only after the vehicle is properly attached to the tow vehicle
^ Refer to owners handbook, Emergency Towing section, for transfer box re-engagement procedure
Range Rover Classic, Discovery Auto, Defender Auto:
^ Engage handbrake
^ Select transfer box neutral
^ Confirm neutral has been selected by safely rolling the vehicle with automatic transmission in park position (do not rely on the neutral warning tone alone)
^ Ensure that
1. The centre differential is unlocked.
2. The automatic transmission gear selector lever is in "park", and
3. The ignition switch is in the number "1" position (switching the ignition key from position "0" to position "1" allows the steering column to remain unlocked with no electrical accessories engaged to discharge the battery).
^ Release the handbrake only after the vehicle is properly attached to the tow vehicle.
Discovery 5spd and Defender 5spd
^ Engage handbrake
^ Select transfer box neutral
^ Confirm neutral has been selected by safely rolling the vehicle
^ Ensure that
1. The centre differential is unlocked.
2. The transmission is in neutral, and
3. The ignition switch is in the number "1" position (switching the ignition key from position "O" to position "1" allows the steering column to remain unlocked with no accessories engaged to discharge the battery).
^ Release the handbrake only after the vehicle is properly attached to the tow vehicle.
When using a towing dolly with the rear wheels on the ground; the rear drive shaft must be disconnected from the rear axle and secured after the vehicle is safely secured to the towing dolly.
AT ALL TIMES PLEASE OBSERVE GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES