Greetings Liz!
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Originally Posted by bakerliz I have a couple questions:
Can you still determine if there's rot when there's new flooring? |
The task would be difficult, but not entirely impossible. First of all, the new floor "probably" does not extend under the furniture. Three places that I would suggest checking are under the frount goucho along the perimeter edges (an ice pick or sharp awl would be the tool of choice) -- probe along this edge -- if the point can enter the wood subfloor with little resistance, then there may be a problem -- the same procedures could be employed in the area(s) below the mid-ship bed(s) (pay particular attention near the freshwater tank (likely under the streetside bunk); the rear one-stop service compartment; and the side exterior storage compartment. Two areas that are more difficult to check would be around the entry door and below the jalousie window -- if checks of the other locations don't turn up reason for concern, and there isn't evidence of excessive give or flex in the floor in that area suspicions could be greatly reduced.
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Originally Posted by bakerliz Have you heard of anyone towing with a Range Rover or do you think that would be too small? I don't have one, but I think they're cool and might be something I would feel comfortable driving. |
There are several on the Forums who are or have towed with the Range Rovers; but the coaches have usually been less than 25'. The loaded weight of the '64 Overlander is likely to be somewhere between 5,300 and 6,000 pounds so would be pushing the Range Rovers max trailer capacity (other than the III) and would be in excess of the 80% of towing capacity that most Forum members (including me) feel comfortable utilizing. Another issue would be the maximum tongue weight -- with full LP tanks and just very little in the trailer the Overlander's tongue weight will be in excess of 550 pounds. Generally, when my Overlander is loaded ready for a trip, the tongue weight is between 700 and 725 pounds.
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Originally Posted by bakerliz I have more questions, but my son is making fire engine sounds and I can no longer think...I'll post more later. Sincerely, thank you so much!
Liz
Range Rover Classic:
Max Trailer Wt: 5,500 lbs (high range, trailers with brakes)
6,500 lbs (LWB, high range, trailers with brakes)
Max Tongue Wt: 550 lbs
Range Rover 4.0/4.6
Max Trailer Wt: 6,500 lbs (high range, trailers with brakes)
Max Tongue Wt: 550 lbs
Range Rover III/L322/LM
Max Trailer Wt 7,700 lbs
Max Tongue Wt 550 lbs |
Good luck with your investigation!.. The Overlanders are a nice size -- not too small, but not so large as to be anything other than a pleasant towing experience.
Kevin