Thanks for the ideas Clan but unfortunately nothing terribly conclusive from that quick test. Would you think it likely to be the back or front causing the problem?
The load was 2 teenagers in the 2nd row (110kgs)
Awning poles and fabric, gas bbq, box of food second beer fridge and various heavy bits from the van in the boot (120kgs)
85kgs static load on the tow ball.
All together not as heavy as 7 people on board.
Is there a test my local indie can do? I shudder at the thought of getting the dealership to price up replacement shocks.
I would say the most unsettling feeling was that of the front end going light as the back pitched up and down. Clearly the front wheels weren't coming off the ground but it did feel like that. Directional stability (side to side) also appeared to suffer because of lack of front end grip - a bit like the tyres were much too hard but on double checking they were spot on.
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