Does any one know or have any expericence towing a Disco I with a tow-bar behind a larger vechile? Does the drive shaft have to be disconceted or can you tow it in nuteral?

 

never Flat tow a disco!

however it can be done. look in your manual or talk to the dealer im sure Ive seen multiple write ups on this topic but i have never had to actually tow a rover before

 

RECREATIONAL/MOTORHOME TOWING
If you intend to tow your vehicle behind a motorhome or recreational vehicle, follow the procedure specified for ‘TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS’. Failure to follow this procedure may result in damage to the transmission.

TOWING THE VEHICLE ON FOUR WHEELS

WARNING: ALWAYS adhere to the following procedure when towing the vehicle with all four wheels on the ground. Failure to do so could result in unintended vehicle movement or unanticipated vehicle conditions. When preparing to tow the vehicle on four wheels, it is essential that neutral is selected on the transfer gearbox - before attempting to select transfer neutral, ensure that the parking brake is properly and securely applied.

WARNING: DO NOT remove the key or turn the starter switch to position ‘0’ while the vehicle is in motion.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION: Your vehicle has permanent four-wheel drive and is fitted with a steering lock. The following instructions must be carried out carefully to prevent damage to the vehicle.

CAUTION: Leaving the starter switch in position ‘I’ or ‘II’ for extended periods will put a draw on the battery, which can lead to a voltage drop and ultimately to a discharged battery.

1. Secure the towing attachment from the recovery vehicle to the front towing eye of the vehicle to be recovered (see ‘TOWING EYES’, page 231).

2. With the parking brake applied, insert the starter key and turn it to position ‘II’.

3. Place the gear lever in ‘N’ (neutral).

4. Turn the starter switch to position ‘0’.

5. Insert a fuse (5 amps) into position 37 of the passenger compartment fuse box (see ‘PASSENGER COMPARTMENT FUSE BOX’, page 235).

6. Turn the starter switch to position ‘II’. The transfer gearbox will automatically select transfer neutral - wait until the message centre displays ‘TRANSFER NEUTRAL’. 7. Place the gear lever in ‘P’ (park).

8. Turn the starter switch to position ‘I’ (DO NOT turn the starter switch to position ‘0’). NOTE: The transfer gearbox is now in neutral and the steering wheel is unlocked. The vehicle MUST remain in this condition whilst being towed on all four wheels.
9. If required, the starter switch may be turned to position ‘II’, to operate the brake lights and direction indicators.

10. Release the parking brake before towing the vehicle.





2X check on this info though

 

Here is the proper way to flat tow a Disco...

Put the transmission in neutral.
Put the transfer case in neutral.
Turn key to the "II" position.
Tow away man.

With the transfer case in neutral that will disconnect the driveshafts from the driveline.
They will still turn but not the gears in the t-case or transmission.

Your t-case has no idea it is in neutral unless you shift it into neutral, there is NO fuse for the transfer case.

 

Spike, Thanks for clarifying this, maybe the other way was for a DII. It certainly does not apply to the DI.

 

actually the other was for a Range Rover pretty similar minus the whole fuse thing...

 

Yeah, I was going to say that was for a Rangie. You have to manually shift the t-case. It is the same for a D1 as it is for a D2.

Also, you should always flat tow a Disco. Never ever ever tow from one axle. Either flatbed or all 4 on the ground.