Member Since: 21 Dec 2021
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 90
First time towing with the Disco.
Been caravanning for a few years now and had a Honda CRV for our first van, then a 2018 XC90 Diesel, upgrading the Van last year, but was the first time towing with the Discovery last week. I now see why people rave about these cars and their towing ability. I didn't think the XC90 was too bad to be fair, but the extra grunt of the Discovery just made everything effortless.
Car was pretty loaded (dog, crate, mobility scooter, awning) and the Van up to around Max. Mpg indicated around 20mpg, but I wasn't hanging around, so well please with (though I know the comp will be out some). It was pretty blowy on Thursday as well, probably the windiest I had towed in, no dramas at all..
D4 HSE Lux. my 2015 . Mariana Black
11th Apr 2022 11:44 am
nigethecat
Member Since: 11 Sep 2016
Location: Marnoch
Posts: 4244
Nice combo there are a few people on here who tow similar vans and we would probably all agree that there aren’t many better vehicles for towing a caravan (or any trailer).
I want to see the sweets before I get into your windowless van... I'm not stupid!
Corris Grey D4 Commercial SE 2016
Zermatt Sliver 2007 D3 SE manual (gone)
Indus Silver D4 HSE 2015 (gone)
Bonatti Grey D3 HSE 2006 (gone)
White D3 S (LHD) 2007 (gone)
Firenze Red D4 HSE 2014 (gone)
Black RRS 3.6TDV8 2008 (gone)
Rusty Green Defender 110 1997 (gone)
Black FL2 HSE 2013 (gone)
11th Apr 2022 6:13 pm
Andyschleckscat
Member Since: 03 Feb 2020
Location: Cheshire
Posts: 76
I brought this back from Birmingham last weekend, never towed a van before got lost in Edgebaston enroute back to Cheshire, and had a row with the mrs. Got 30.3mpg back north on the M6 after a MAP/MAF sensors clean the day prior. What a machine
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11th Apr 2022 6:24 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10354
I’ve got almost the mirror image pic, with our van on my old D4
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Both D3’s and D4’s have been great towcars
It’s now on the back of my D5 👍
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
11th Apr 2022 6:25 pm
nearlee
Member Since: 15 Dec 2012
Location: where the sheep are scared
Posts: 1777
A tdv8 makes a very very good tow car
Just remember:-
Amateurs built the Ark
Professionals built the titanic
13th Apr 2022 8:41 pm
gstuart
Member Since: 21 Oct 2016
Location: kent
Posts: 14136
Hope u don’t mind me adding , some seriously nice looking caravans
13th Apr 2022 10:21 pm
Frapp
Member Since: 19 Dec 2008
Location: Norff Zummerzet
Posts: 1655
Oh yeah, brill towing machines Member of the carrot crank club
Embarrassingly in for the 2nd round, bought another two
D3 Jack Russell carrier
D4 Landmark for towing duties
15th Apr 2022 8:21 am
LRkarlak
Member Since: 21 Dec 2021
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 90
OOps.
If it helps, think of the fuel you are saving ?D4 HSE Lux. my 2015 . Mariana Black
15th Apr 2022 12:42 pm
dunton10
Member Since: 23 Dec 2006
Location: SUTTON COLDFIELD, WEST MIDS
Posts: 213
Lrkarlak- can I ask what model xc90 you had. Model year etc
I’ve convinced myself that an xc90 will be my next tow car, the disco 4 is a brilliant tow car but I’m on my third and fancy a change.
Either xc90 or vows toureg I think but I’m nervous about the unknowns around diesel / electric/ hybrid debate.Currently 2015 D4 SE Tech, Corris Grey
RLD Protector, led interior lights, timed climate, towing equipment
Previously
2006 D3 S
2001 TD5
1996 Shogun LWB
1989 Range Rover TDVM
16th Apr 2022 1:56 pm
Biffysun
Member Since: 09 Jul 2011
Location: Central
Posts: 1790
I've had the Volvo XC90 B5d (mild hybrid) for 18months and used it to tow my van, its very capable even for a four pot 2L engine and copes very well as a tow car. Nothing will beat a D4 for towing (never had a D5) but as a solo car for other uses the mpg and even the dealer experience makes it worthwhile for me
16th Apr 2022 3:15 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10354
^^snap. After having every model disco since 1991 I think my current D5 will be the last one. Been taking a look at a 2021 XC90 Inscription, diesel hybrid, and it’s pretty close on bhp and torque to my 2 ltr D5 so should still be ok for towing
I know a few have moved from LR to Volvo, so what’s the collective thoughts on the Volvo
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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16th Apr 2022 3:18 pm
Biffysun
Member Since: 09 Jul 2011
Location: Central
Posts: 1790
I can't fault it tbh, very comfortable and decent fuel consumption for a big car, although when towing it drops to around the same as my D4, I don't have air suspension but I don't miss the fear of it going wrong. The 'mild hybrid' seems to growl a bit when pushing on and it seems to use a lot of Adblue compared to my LRs and other cars but my mate drives ARV Volvos and he says they drink it too?
My experience with Volvo and their dealers has me convinced I won't bother with any new LRs - I've a couple of old 90s to keep me busy
PS the Volvo forums are 'ok' but nowhere near as good as this
16th Apr 2022 3:25 pm
LRkarlak
Member Since: 21 Dec 2021
Location: Bedfordshire
Posts: 90
dunton10 wrote:
Lrkarlak- can I ask what model xc90 you had. Model year etc
I’ve convinced myself that an xc90 will be my next tow car, the disco 4 is a brilliant tow car but I’m on my third and fancy a change.
Either xc90 or vows toureg I think but I’m nervous about the unknowns around diesel / electric/ hybrid debate.
We had an 18 plate XC90 R-design. 2 litre Diesel. It was a lovely car overall, with a huge cargo area. But, I just found the 2litre engine a bit wanting, with the new heavier Van, especially when fully loaded. I would have had another had the deals been around, but would have tried to find one with air suspension, because the Buccaneer is quite heavy on the towball weight, which made it squat abit, again with loads in the back of the car as well.
Solo, it was much quicker than the D5 though and less thirsty obviously.D4 HSE Lux. my 2015 . Mariana Black
16th Apr 2022 3:27 pm
Bazalab
Member Since: 08 Jul 2016
Location: Hampshire
Posts: 81
First time towing with the Disco.
Best tow car ever as far as I am concerned!
Solid as a rock - 20/23mpg towing Buccaneer Cruiser and 33/39 solo, latter on motorways.
20th Aug 2022 1:26 pm
al cope
Member Since: 08 Nov 2005
Location: Oldbury, WM
Posts: 10354
^^ you must be driving like miss daisy asi never got anything like that out of my D4, with or without our van in the back. 18 mpg wa typical with van on the back, mid to high twenties knocking about.
The 2ltr D5 is much better mpg both towing and solo
AlVolvo XC90 B5 Plus Dark
Gone - MY18 D5 HSE - Corris on 22's with Black Pack
Now gone - MY16 D4 SE Tech, Loire Blue, Almond Leather, Privacy, plus some other goodies.
Old - MY12 D4 SDV6 XS Auto - Ipanema Sand with Almond Leather - Plus other niceties, and D4.com sticker
Older - D3 TDV6 XS Auto - Lugano Teal with Almond Leather, 20" Stormers, Shiny Tailpipes, DVD/TV - and obligatory D3 sticker
Ancient - D3 TDV6 S - Tonga with Ebony, 20" Stormers, satnav & DVD
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there are a few people on here who tow similar vans and we would probably all agree that there aren’t many better vehicles for towing a caravan (or any trailer).
