Range Rover 2005 Model Year Vogue

[Range Rover 2005 Model Year Vogue]

I have asked this question on a couple of Land Rover forums and received no real input; in fact on one site just abuse.

We tow a 2005 Range Rover all wheels down but the when key is in the aux position the engine battery goes flat enough to enable it to not start after about two hours.

In the UK the handbook does not contain much about towing them as it is not the norm, the handbook does give enough to explain the fundamentals of towing them (putting the fuse in allowing the transfer box to select natural and then putting the auto box into Park) for use in an emergency recovery situation, and does clarify maximum speeds and distances such as maximum five hours and 50 MPH. I have towed previous models with no problems, and this one tows well just the battery goes flat (only extra draw is the break buddy).

I was hoping a US handbook may have more detail, I was wondering of there is anything else I need to know?

For example just inserting the key releases the steering lock, and virtually nothing else powers up, does anyone know if it's good to tow with the key like that and not turned to the aux position? As I presume that will reduced drains on the battery.

I really don't want to add a split charging system as the handbook does warn about charging the engine battery when still connected to the car, apparently under various conditions the engine management can lockout or the alarm system goes into total security lockdown etc

Sorry that goes on a bit. Any help greatly appreciated.

Kind regards

Steve & Sue

The other answers are all good ideas.

I had the same issue with my Acura MDX-- everytime I towed, the battery would go dead. I have to turn my key switch to auxiliary when I tow.

What it turned out to be on my system was the wiring that was used going back to my tail lights was shorted out on the muffler. the strapping they used wore out and the wire was hanging on the muffler. So I had bare wire hitting the exhaust-- replacing the wiring eliminated the problem.

Good luck.

Having a weak battery is also a strong possibility.

[Pet Discrimination]

Campgrounds have insurance and insurance companies have reports on incidents of dog attacks, certain dog breeds have high incidents of attacking humans. Yes, some of those restricted breeds are gentle dogs, however, the statics on dog attacks affect the insurance rates, etc. The higher the liability the higher the campgrounds insurance rates are so you can't blame a campground owner from wanting to pay lower rates and protect themselves from law suites. I have two golden retrievers and we have no problems getting into campgrounds. Golden's are known for their friendly temper and statics on dog attacks prove that. Yes, it is unfortunate certain breeds have bad reps and it is not so much the dogs fault as it is the owners and these people buy certain breeds because they are known to be aggressive. Discrimination yes, but with good reason.

i understand what your saying about insurance rates.
restrictions on dogs should be based on temperament not on breeds. these laws are being over ruled all over the country.
breed restrictions affect every dog owner.
when they restrict some breeds today, they might restrict your breed tomorrow. we all lose some freedoms with general restrictions.
i would rather camp next to a big aggressive quiet dog than one that barks all the time.
so should i push for restrictions on the barking dog?? i wouldnt.
i have a rottreiler, and he doesnt bark at all, and has never met a person he doesnt like.
i just think this is unfair to the many great dogs that are being discriminated against.

insurance companies respond to claims. when the claims change the dog breed restrictions will change. i remember when german shepherds were getting the bad reputations. i have only seen a few campgrounds restrict german shepherds now. so is your breed next? who knows???
all it takes is a few bad experiences all over the country.

if a dog is aggressive and barks a lot, you can see right away their temperment. then restrict it. does it take more work? yes.

i also have a ten lbs mix dog and shes more of a nuisance than the big dog. she barks all the time, if they restricted her, i would understand it.

just my opinion.
steve

[Pet Discrimination]

We have recently encountered several RV parks that do not allow "aggressive breeds of dogs" in their parks. That includes the "bull" breeds like pitbulls, rottweillers, etc. We explained that we have two English bulldogs. After much discussion they reluctantly had us sign a waiver and let us stay.

Pet discrimination is becoming more and more prevalent in a lot of parks. I have met many pitbulls and rotweiller breeds that were the most gentle dogs I ever met. And then I've encountered some poodles and Chihuahuas that wanted to rip off my ankles. To discriminate on an entire breed of dog is total ignorance. A dog's tempermant depends on how that dog is raised and treated.

I have also encountered this discrimination. We have a rottrieler, and he is gentle.

A friend told me about the disability laws, he said if you have a service dog or therapy dog they cant be discriminated against.

so I had my dog certified as a therapy dog. I take him to nursing homes now.

Under the law he can go anywhere. He wears a vest for id, and I've never had a campgrounds problem since then.

Under the law they can't ask what the disability or therapy is for.

The law is very strong, and I carry a copy of it with me. I've never had to show it but if there ever was a problem I would have the copy with me.

I recommend to check this out, so your dog can go anywhere you go.