Stupid question, don't hit me......

johnb5177 · 15-07-2018, 19:07

Okay, been offered a bit of green laning/off roading, along an old Roman road in mid S Wales.

It has been recce'd by a set of Discos (D3/D2)......whatever that means.....

It is quite 'boney' in parts, with a 'step' at one point, not impossible with care and correct AGM.

They expressed the view that 'lesser machines' may not cope with it.......now......that seems on one hand, a little LR elitist, but also sensible, as you wouldn't want to take a soft roader up there and wreck it........but......we own very capable vehicles.

So......your views on this please.......

I will try to attach some pictures, but they are in my phone currently and need throwing over to the tablet......

jims-terrano · 15-07-2018, 19:15

If you have plenty of meat on your tyres a standard truck is very capable, it’s often us that aren’t as capable.
Went along all kinds of lanes in my old truck with a good set of boots on, tried it with low tread and it was inddeed not very good in mud.

Wheelie · 15-07-2018, 19:16

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Originally Posted by johnb5177

Okay, been offered a bit of green laning/off roading, along an old Roman road in mid S Wales.

It has been recce'd by a set of Discos (D3/D2)......whatever that means.....

It is quite 'boney' in parts, with a 'step' at one point, not impossible with care and correct AGM.

They expressed the view that 'lesser machines' may not cope with it.......now......that seems on one hand, a little LR elitist, but also sensible, as you wouldn't want to take a soft roader up there and wreck it........but......we own very capable vehicles.

So......your views on this please.......

I will try to attach some pictures, but they are in my phone currently and need throwing over to the tablet......

If they are standard vehicles I would say the terrano wouldn’t have a problem, LR owners always think they have the best machines but my patrol out performed a disco 2 on a hants and berks training day!

johnb5177 · 15-07-2018, 19:32

This is one pic, next post pic 2

johnb5177 · 15-07-2018, 19:33

Pic 2

johnb5177 · 15-07-2018, 19:46

Really sorry for the posting of dubious images on this family orientated forum........

jims-terrano · 15-07-2018, 20:04

Just take up singing and sing “anything you can do
I can do better”

Plenty meat on your tyres and you’ll be fine, just use your transfer box.

15-07-2018, 19:07	#1
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Stupid question, don't hit me...... Okay, been offered a bit of green laning/off roading, along an old Roman road in mid S Wales. It has been recce'd by a set of Discos (D3/D2)......whatever that means..... It is quite 'boney' in parts, with a 'step' at one point, not impossible with care and correct AGM. They expressed the view that 'lesser machines' may not cope with it.......now......that seems on one hand, a little LR elitist, but also sensible, as you wouldn't want to take a soft roader up there and wreck it........but......we own very capable vehicles. So......your views on this please....... I will try to attach some pictures, but they are in my phone currently and need throwing over to the tablet......

15-07-2018, 19:15	#2
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	If you have plenty of meat on your tyres a standard truck is very capable, it’s often us that aren’t as capable. Went along all kinds of lanes in my old truck with a good set of boots on, tried it with low tread and it was inddeed not very good in mud.

15-07-2018, 19:46	#6
johnb5177 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Swansea, S.Wales Vehicle: 02Terrano II 3.0 SVE Auto Posts: 1,586	Really sorry for the posting of dubious images on this family orientated forum........

15-07-2018, 20:04	#7
jims-terrano Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: UK Posts: 12,965	Just take up singing and sing “anything you can do I can do better” Plenty meat on your tyres and you’ll be fine, just use your transfer box.