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James W Member Since: 29 Nov 2009 Location: Riyadh Posts: 292 |
Can't answer the exact question but if it helps put your mind at ease, I have a heavy 2009 TA Bailey and it tows far more stable than it did with my D4 which I guess will also have been heavier than the L405. Not knocking the D4, it's a fantastic tow vehicle and had plenty of power but passing vans and cross-winds would make for uncomfortable towing despite trying everything, varying nose weights, tyre pressures, weight in D4, everything. The only thing I didn't try were different tyres (I had GG AT3s on).
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27th Jun 2022 8:50pm |
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kevinp Member Since: 28 Sep 2019 Location: Telford Posts: 1205 |
Thanks James. I have to grovel on the floor to connect my electrics now so at least there will be no change there then. |
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27th Jun 2022 9:03pm |
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diesel Dave Member Since: 14 Aug 2015 Location: Stockport Posts: 455 |
I went from 3.6 a TDV8 L322 to an SDV8 L405. Have towed a twin axle Eldis crusader with both. Only difference is the extra power from the 405, its an awesome tow car and as stable as the L322 IMO. |
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27th Jun 2022 9:39pm |
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kevinp Member Since: 28 Sep 2019 Location: Telford Posts: 1205 |
Thanks Dave. |
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28th Jun 2022 3:05am |
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palli Member Since: 27 Oct 2017 Location: Suffolk Posts: 42 |
My twin axle is over 2000kg and I did notice the difference when I went to L405 but soon got used to it, and have never had any stability problems. 2008 Vogue Black - gone
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28th Jun 2022 9:00am |
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kevinp Member Since: 28 Sep 2019 Location: Telford Posts: 1205 |
Hi palli, can you tell me more about 'the difference please?
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28th Jun 2022 11:11am |
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Mr Tee Member Since: 13 Dec 2010 Location: Near Wackyjim Posts: 2637 |
Tow a 8.14m long 8ft wide Buccaneer with mine, really good tow car, no stability issues at all. |
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28th Jun 2022 2:57pm |
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Alistair Member Since: 11 Feb 2011 Location: Peterborough / Bordeaux / Andorra Posts: 7921 |
It's still a fantastic tow car.
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28th Jun 2022 6:16pm |
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kevinp Member Since: 28 Sep 2019 Location: Telford Posts: 1205 |
Thankyou for you replies. |
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29th Jun 2022 6:19am |
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Huwrhys Member Since: 07 Feb 2018 Location: Hornchurch Posts: 548 |
I tow a 2500kg Vanmaster 640 with my SDV8 L405 and it’s as good if not better from a stability point of view than a D3/4. Power on the other hand is much better. |
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5th Jul 2022 5:16am |
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northernmonkeyjones Member Since: 24 Mar 2012 Location: derby Posts: 8501 |
Going from a 322 to a 405 I did feel there was a slight loss of higher speed stability. But within the sensible limits then it was fine, and any difference was marginal at most.
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20th Jul 2022 7:36am |
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