disco

[peterspriest]

have a 96 discovery, would like to travel up to the cape. Will this be ok in a discovery

[ozscott]

I dont understand the question...its the best stock off roader you can buy...

Cheers

[peterspriest]

thats all i wanted---- thanks

[ozscott]

It is seriously capable matey...you will get some ********on here who will crap on about reliability (usually not having owned one - remember there is a higher percentage of LR's on the road than any other vehicle sold including the VW Beetle). The long travel coil springs, clearance, articulation, and railway girders she is built on will blow your mind.

Cheers

[peterspriest]

I have towed a camper trailer (kimberly) on Morton island, got stuck once probably due to inexpereince then anything. but im thinking the cape a bit more serios then morton

[ozscott]

mate - you wont get stuck with proper tyre pressures on sand. The cape though is different. You would do well to think about tyres (spares) and if you are low on tread get LTs in a bit bigger size. There is a whole heap of things to think of if you are going by yourself etc (proper recover gear, spares etc).

Cheers

PS. I was being a bit flippant earlier mate. They are superbly capable, but make sure you know what you are doing and what to take.

[peterspriest]

Thanks for that, when I do go I will be well prepared. I will be driving from Brisbane, Heard it is possible to tow a camper up there. Would like to do this
I guess with the right gear and vehicle this is possible. Slowly slowly

[shrunken pojie]

If you really want info on the Disco, jump on the aulro website and have a chat to the guys there. They are dedicated Land Rover enthusiast, many of whom have done the cape in their landies.


Phill

[ozscott]

Yep - great idea. I am a member on that site under the same handle...I can just cut and paste what I said here

Cheers

[finga]

The long travel coil springs, clearance, articulation, and railway girders she is built on will blow your mind.

Cheers

Landrovers have coil springs??
Well I'll be buggered. Who would have thought??
Ours has 4 bits of 4x3 1/2 chunks of solid steel 3 feet long for springs. And it just wouldn't be the same without them :smiley:

[BenDover]

Peterspriest, The main thing for doing the cape is what time of year you are going. How deep the water is or how dusty and dry the roads are. Both cause problems. And reliability due to its remoteness. Pm me and you can come and grab a capetrip dvd off me if you like. My mate makes capetrip dvd's for discovery oz. He tows camper trailers up there behind their patrols. All you want to know is on there.

ps. Best factory 4x4 is late 80 series sahara. Its pretty hard to beat lockers and an esky fridge ozscott :grin: . Flame suit on...

[White Pointer]

G'day,

I assume you are going up when it has dried out a bit.

The roads get corrugated up there after it dries out and the inclination is to go a bit faster which seems to help smooth it out. Resist the temptation. It really punishes shock absorbers. The standard shock absorbers on the Land Rover are up to the task but make sure everything is in perfect nick before you set off.

You haven't mentioned which engine you have or which transmission but get all oils and filters + filter strainers changed before you go and get the operation of the breathers checked and the integrity and security of the breather tubes. Make sure your brakes have enough meat on pads and rotors to get you there and back in conditions that will grind them a bit.

I suggest that you carry such parts that you know you can confidently install yourself as well as the right tools to do the job. I suggest at least two spare tyres in addition to the spare on the back, + a spare air filter. The Land Rover's don't have a generous air filter area and if you get a lot of dust build up and then it gets wet they are known to collapse and goodbye engine, especially on the diesels. An air-snorkel is a good idea but beware of the type with an alloy plenum. They are known for being porous and taking in water in deep water crossings. The Land Rover and your trailer will have "JJ" safety rims, so buy a tyre changing kit that suits them, some detergent and a decent 12V air compressor. I hope you don't need any of it.

If you have to cross water with the camper-trailer be really careful about water depth. These trailers have a tendency to float and any water flow may tend to pull the Rover's back axle around.

Have fun.

Regards,

White Pointer