Towing Rangie from Sydney to Brisbane

Have you called some car carriers? Tolls, Finemores etc.?

Maybe only a few bucks more. I got a trailer from Qld to Melb for $250, some wanted $500 for the job but thats top to bottom of country..

I might be wrong here, but I thought "towing capacity" did not include the vehicle weight.
I was always under the impression that towing capacity and Gross Vehicle Mass were different ratings...

I guess that's an option, saves running more k's up on the truck.

One reason to go down was soley to make sure the truck was in good running order. I trust the guy, he's been a great source of help, but kinda got screwed on the last one, and I don't like getting screwed...when it comes to money and cars!;-)

Will look into it.

Thanks truckster!

Cheers

Chris.

If it runs, do what Truckster suggests, Virgin to Syd and chance it driving back. If you get there and don't like it still only $50 + to fly back again.

Whole lot cheaper than driving down.

Better yet, fly down to look and if u like the unit, use car carrier to bring back.

That way you have max options and flexibility for an outlay of a day and $120 flight cost plus say $100 in taxis in Sydney. So, the most u can lose is $220 - $250.

Cheers

Magnus

Don't tow an auto Rangie!!!!!
Unless you want to throw the auto away!!!

Thats the word I had when I wanted to tow mine.

Hi Chris,
Thanks for the info on Solar film removal you provided.
I picked the Rangie from Noogee which is about 50km outside Melbourne.
A very winding narrow road to home in Healesville.
I hired a standard overide braked trailer and found I could tow it well behind the Nissan 3.0 litre diesel.
However as with all hired equipment it was lacking somewhat,particulary the brakes.
I would suggest you make sure the brakes work to full effect before accepting hire.
Fortunately the Nissan brakes were able to handle the extra loads.
You asked what the Rangie was intended for,as a member of the land rover owners club I intend to get it running reliably,and then using it for club events(local trips,trials etc).
This keeping the Nissan for long distance outback touring.
The Rangie I bought from a friend for $1500,it has been sittting in a shed for 15 yrs unused.
The 1974 is in good general order but requires a careful restart as all the oil will have drained away.
Currently I am replacing all the brake seals and m/cyl before working on the motor.
I am no stranger to Rangies having owned and maintained a 1977 for over 8 yrs approx 20 yrs ago.
Some would say I am returning to a second childhood,but after numerous other makes I still think the 2 door for its era is fantastic.
Best of luck with your project.
(if you see a book called Torque tech tips on E bay grab it,this was a publication put out by the Range rover club in Victoria,and includes all the tips on Rangie repairs and maint)