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wheels244:
Hello everyone

I've decided to build my own, heavy duty, car (Discovery) Towing Dolly.

I need some help from you well informed people about the bits required.

Making the frame, mounting the winch etc is no problem, I've got that bit covered.

What I do need help with is the rating (weight) of the braked suspension and the the braked hitch.

I intend to galvanise the finished article, so it will last for ever.

Does anyone know of a trusted trailer parts supplier ?
Or has anyone got the bits I require, for sale ?

Over to you.

Thanks

Rob

Andy.:
BTM, Richard is the one for trailer advice and spares.

I'm sure he'll be on later to offer his advice  :D

Sooty:
Hi Rob
When you say a towing dolly for a Discovery do you mean you will tow it with the Discovery or you will put the Discovery on it and tow it with somthing else.
If you mean to put the Discovery on it then correct me if I am wrong but you must remove one or both prop shafts (not fun after a day in Tixover) before you start moving at any speed as if you don't some of the energy from the back wheels rotating may be transfered to the front wheels via the transfer box diff and the Disco will climb out of the dolly and try and mount the towing vehicle like a rampant stalion (spectacular but not so funny).
Not to mention the damage to the transfer box if you go too far at any speed.

wheels244:
Hi Bev

Both !

I know what you mean about removing propshafts - but after my recent mishaps, I've had to do that anyway.  #-o

I'm getting quite used to a muddy back and face, but it is no fun when it goes in your eye 8-[

Regards

Rob

Paul:

--- Quote from: "Sooty" ---the Disco will climb out of the dolly and try and mount the towing vehicle like a rampant stalion
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