towing an Airstream with 2008 Range Rover Sport

[allen galkin]

Towing a travel trailer with a range rover sport. Any success stories? Not getting much help from Airstream or Land Rover dealers. A photo or conversation regarding this matter would be appricated.

[finalcutjoe]

using a chevy... but this looks kewl...
http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Bwy45BoD5fN5JoZKMvfj1A

[CanoeStream]

Hello Allen -- Welcome to the Forums! Seat of the pants I don't recall much favorable about either Land Rovers or Range Rovers from people who have towed with them. You are entirely correct that auto dealers are usually out of their league in discussing towing anything more than a small boat or popup camper. They

Here are only 2 threads among quite a few mentions:
http://www.airforums.com/forums/f463...ver-32799.html
Land Rover LR3 towing story

For more do an advanced search on the word rover only but select the Towing, Tow Vehicles & Hitches subforum.

The Rover Sport payload capacity looks pretty darned low -- 1070 to 1126 pounds depending on engine, optional equipment, etc.

[Silvertwinkie]

19' might not be too bad....16' would be better.

[Darol Ingalls]

Both Aistream and Rover dealers will avoid making recommendations concerning that combination. That vehicle lacks enough power to be on the road with "bigger dogs" even on its own let alone pulling any type of trailer. Dealers are very wary of liability issues and will only direct you to the owner's manual which is not always that believable. Think wheelbase and weight/horsepower ratio. The old Airstream owners manuals had weight/power recommendations but I can't remember exact figures. You may be able to find an older manual on-line and check it out. Darol