We're talking about towing. Someone mentioned getting different springs which seems a bit absurd to me. Or people over thinking things at a minimum. Same with all the towing assist. It's a bit of an annoyance on my LR and part of why I'm going with the Grenadier is to stay away from computers having their fingers in everything.
Are they aluminum? I read some time ago on the forum here that they were going to be plastic, maybe for crash safety reasons? Seems a bit nannyish.
I thought a spring change would be a bit much as well considering that the towing capacity of the Grenadier is only 7k lbs (on the lighter side of US towing options ie: pickups). The dealer is the source for the "spring" info so maybe take it with a grain of salt for now but I wouldn't mind beefier springs given the tongue weight of some of the stuff we tow.
Good question. We have not received any of the plate accessories yet. I anticipate them arriving by the end of next week. Once here and we begin installing, I'll provide more information.
All FMs?
Thoughts on Safari Windows? These going to leak in a few years?
Hey @holdmybeer, I'm a native British Columbian and SFU alum living here in Texas. Good to meet you! My reference to the material used for the plates is simply from the Ineos accessories brochure. So, not sure if they have changed to rubber/plastic from Aluminum or not... . I am sensitive to drilling into fenders since they will be naturally getting a lot of water and dirt thrown at them from the tires. I love the plates, both the look and function, but I don't want to unnecessarily create a future rust problem with the fenders. Seeing the pictures posted today of all the vehicles delivered and awaiting pick-up is an awesome sight. I'm excited to take delivery this spring! Cheers!
Thank you, Ashton. I look forward to an update once you and your team start installing the plates...
Never heard of anything confirming lights are working but tongue weight shouldn’t exceed 700lbs. The best option if you tow an and that heavy is a 3/4ton or something with an air ride suspension. Heavier springs in the rear is going to make it bouncier and less controlled on rough roads.
I’ve said that very thing many times over. Mid to late 90s LR dealerships - especially the standalone ones - were awesome. I can’t recall the safri outfits per se at the NE ones, but the staff members were certainly wearing outdoorsy gear and not suits and ties. The vibe of the dealership itself was great. The walls were covered with photographs of the Camel Trophy, the Oxford Cambridge Singapore overland, and others of LRs doing what they were made for. And most importantly, all of the folks I remember speaking with KNEW the products, the history and ethos of the company, and outwardly showed passion for the whole thing. Could it have just been slick marketing and some smoke and mirrors - maybe - but it sold me nonetheless.Ashton, how about getting your sales guides to dress in safari/outdoor clothes. My fond memory of buying my first Land Rover was that back then, late 90's, the salesmen dressed in safari guide outfits. They really sold the whole lifestyle, not just the car (I did end up buying a Disco2 from the original LR dealer in Houston). Their showroom too, looked outdoorsy. Hate the slick new urban look LR showrooms now have.
You left out Bentleys. Purchased in '96 my 5 sp LR Discovery from the Charlotte dealership - second everything you state about the dealerships back then!! Given I did a test drive with in a few weeks of the Demo arriving, walking into a dealership where all salesmen were wearing suits and spiffy shoes was rather shocking. Didn't feel anyone knew the background of Ineos let alone where the "G" came from. That was back in late Oct.
I'm assuming you mean gross trailer weight vs tongue. Agree, from our use case the Grenadier is best suited for the lighter duty loads....but, since its not a daily driver I'd be ok if the factory included a different spring with the tow package. Lots that can be done with springs/shocks that won't harshly alter ride comfort unloaded. I cancelled taking our order when I got to the dealer to pick it up a few weeks back and realized it didn't have a hitch (I must have pressed the wrong key or something). Sine there have been cancelations I've put the word out that I'll take one with a hitch when it avails itself.
