Towing a car

John B · 15-06-2013, 15:51

Hi gang, just a quick question I've got a terrano 2.7 and need to pull a non running car up a lane which the first part is a bit steep, I've never used the truck to tow and I'm a bit nervous as the car I need to pull is 1.4 ton. Shall I use the 4x4 and if so high or low. The reason for this is because I need to get this car which is a laguna into my garage around the back of my house but like I said the lane is a bit on the steep side and is mostly Tarmac. Thanks again

cncfabs · 15-06-2013, 16:01

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Originally Posted by John B

Hi gang, just a quick question I've got a terrano 2.7 and need to pull a non running car up a lane which the first part is a bit steep, I've never used the truck to tow and I'm a bit nervous as the car I need to pull is 1.4 ton. Shall I use the 4x4 and if so high or low. The reason for this is because I need to get this car which is a laguna into my garage around the back of my house but like I said the lane is a bit on the steep side and is mostly Tarmac. Thanks again

Just leave it in 2wd will pull it no problem

Sweety · 16-06-2013, 00:03

Leave it in 2WD or you'll get transmition wind up as none of the wheels will be able to slip/spin on tarmac & you'll end up not being able to steer & could poss break something. T2's don't have a centre diff like some other jap 4x4's or LR's which can/do use 4WD on tarmac

Lazy-Ferret · 16-06-2013, 00:14

Towed a Volvo on a 2 wheel dolly and had a couple of steep hills, plus one T junction on a horrible angle. First high is amazingly powerful. No need for 4x4 on tarmac.

bry · 16-06-2013, 00:15

Unless the incline is above the average,Then 2wd should be fine.But if in doubt stick it in 4w high.And you will have no problems.

15-06-2013, 15:51	#1
John B Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wales with the sheep Vehicle: Terrano 2004 2.7 Tdi lwb Posts: 550	Towing a car Hi gang, just a quick question I've got a terrano 2.7 and need to pull a non running car up a lane which the first part is a bit steep, I've never used the truck to tow and I'm a bit nervous as the car I need to pull is 1.4 ton. Shall I use the 4x4 and if so high or low. The reason for this is because I need to get this car which is a laguna into my garage around the back of my house but like I said the lane is a bit on the steep side and is mostly Tarmac. Thanks again

16-06-2013, 00:03	#3
Sweety Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: Northumberland Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDI SE LWB Posts: 3,604	Leave it in 2WD or you'll get transmition wind up as none of the wheels will be able to slip/spin on tarmac & you'll end up not being able to steer & could poss break something. T2's don't have a centre diff like some other jap 4x4's or LR's which can/do use 4WD on tarmac

16-06-2013, 00:14	#4
Lazy-Ferret Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Sevenoaks, Kent Vehicle: Terrano 2.7TDi SE Touring Posts: 5,221	Towed a Volvo on a 2 wheel dolly and had a couple of steep hills, plus one T junction on a horrible angle. First high is amazingly powerful. No need for 4x4 on tarmac.

16-06-2013, 00:15	#5
bry Senior Member Join Date: May 2013 Location: South Yorkshire.. Vehicle: Nissan Terrano MK 2 SE Posts: 1,757	Unless the incline is above the average,Then 2wd should be fine.But if in doubt stick it in 4w high.And you will have no problems.