This past weekend my wife and I pulled the boat for the season. We purchased our LR4 this past summer so this was the true test. I have pulled my boat and trailer with my brother in-laws Disco II. The shorter wheelbase made it for a rough ride and lots of transmission 'hunting'.
My boat and trailer combo weigh in at 6600lbs (24' boat with 454 Mag MPI engine and 60gal tank). I'll admit, I was a little nervous with the LR4/RRS quirky receiver hitch setup. Our LR4 pulled the boat without hesitation. A slight tap on the gas and we got right up the launch ramp (w/o low range). We hauled it through the city and highway and it was smooth across the board. No transmission 'haunting" and plenty, I mean, plenty of power! I have attached a pic of the rig:
My boat and trailer combo weigh in at 6600lbs (24' boat with 454 Mag MPI engine and 60gal tank). I'll admit, I was a little nervous with the LR4/RRS quirky receiver hitch setup. Our LR4 pulled the boat without hesitation. A slight tap on the gas and we got right up the launch ramp (w/o low range). We hauled it through the city and highway and it was smooth across the board. No transmission 'haunting" and plenty, I mean, plenty of power! I have attached a pic of the rig:
