HDC and towing a boat?

Beak292 · Oct 30th, 2011, 01:23

Hi all,

Does anyone see the need or would recommend getting HDC when towing a boat???

I am thinking mainly when reverse launching the boat.

Thanks all great forum

volvorocks · Oct 30th, 2011, 12:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beak292

Hi all,

Does anyone see the need or would recommend getting HDC when towing a boat???

I am thinking mainly when reverse launching the boat.

Thanks all great forum

The 4x4s come with hill descent

robg · Oct 30th, 2011, 17:23

i forget what speeds hdc keeps you to, its something like 9kmph forwards and 6 backwards at a guess. If you are moving a trailer somewhere tricky and steep its probably no use as that would be much too fast.

However, 4x4 would be a massive help, and as said above comes with hdc anyway.

That said i dont tow with my xc60, only with ford transits. Logic still applies i believe.

Beak292 · Oct 30th, 2011, 23:17

Good points, particularly reverse speed comments.

Unfortunately in Australia HDC even with 4x4 is a $700 option :-)

JamesV70R · Oct 30th, 2011, 23:20

Ask your dealer to fit "Brakes" to your car. I've found they work better than any "Hill Descent Control" systems out there!

Unless, of course, you plan to walk alongside your car while its going down the hill?

Beak292 · Oct 31st, 2011, 02:36

Brakes are an optional extra, and they charge more if you want them to work :-o

JamesV70R · Oct 31st, 2011, 10:10

I think they come as standard these days don't they?

Are you in the "ordering" stage or the "I want one .. what toys do I get if I do get one?" stage?

robg · Oct 31st, 2011, 19:45

must admit that on sheet ice last winter on a hill hdc worked much better than even my best attempts at gentle braking. i was quite surprised.

darbs · Oct 31st, 2011, 20:10

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Originally Posted by robg

must admit that on sheet ice last winter on a hill hdc worked much better than even my best attempts at gentle braking. i was quite surprised.

it does work well. it uses engine braking in first gear, combined with restricting engine speed.

Beak292 · Oct 31st, 2011, 22:23

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Originally Posted by Villan

I think they come as standard these days don't they?

Are you in the "ordering" stage or the "I want one .. what toys do I get if I do get one?" stage?

I ordered a D5 teknik, roof, fenrir wheels, towbar, and a little bling, last week arrives Feb and the dealer wants to know now if I want HDC

.

And there's not much ice in Melbourne. :-)

Oct 30th, 2011, 01:23	#1
Beak292 New Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2011 04:51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Melbourne	HDC and towing a boat? Hi all, Does anyone see the need or would recommend getting HDC when towing a boat??? I am thinking mainly when reverse launching the boat. Thanks all great forum

Oct 30th, 2011, 17:23	#3
robg Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2012 20:35 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brentwood	i forget what speeds hdc keeps you to, its something like 9kmph forwards and 6 backwards at a guess. If you are moving a trailer somewhere tricky and steep its probably no use as that would be much too fast. However, 4x4 would be a massive help, and as said above comes with hdc anyway. That said i dont tow with my xc60, only with ford transits. Logic still applies i believe.

Oct 30th, 2011, 23:17	#4
Beak292 New Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2011 04:51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Melbourne	Good points, particularly reverse speed comments. Unfortunately in Australia HDC even with 4x4 is a $700 option :-)

Oct 30th, 2011, 23:20	#5
JamesV70R Forum Support Team Last Online: Today 14:03 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Watford	Ask your dealer to fit "Brakes" to your car. I've found they work better than any "Hill Descent Control" systems out there! Unless, of course, you plan to walk alongside your car while its going down the hill?

Oct 31st, 2011, 02:36	#6
Beak292 New Member Last Online: Dec 3rd, 2011 04:51 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Melbourne	Brakes are an optional extra, and they charge more if you want them to work :-o

Oct 31st, 2011, 10:10	#7
JamesV70R Forum Support Team Last Online: Today 14:03 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Watford	I think they come as standard these days don't they? Are you in the "ordering" stage or the "I want one .. what toys do I get if I do get one?" stage?

Oct 31st, 2011, 19:45	#8
robg Member Last Online: Nov 6th, 2012 20:35 Join Date: May 2006 Location: Brentwood	must admit that on sheet ice last winter on a hill hdc worked much better than even my best attempts at gentle braking. i was quite surprised.

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