I wouldn't have thought a Shogun would have problems towing.It could be either the way you load the van(eg to much weight at rear)or possibly have something to do with the height of the tow ball as sometimes on 4x4's they can be fitted to high.
Thanks for your replies. My car is a 2004 3.5 Petrol Auto and it is difficult to keep it going straight at 60 mph and overtaking become a scary experience.
My tyre pressures were low because I inflated them for towing at a supermarket but failed to check pressures with another gauge, when I did re-inflate to correct pressures the outfit became more stable but still nowhere near that of my previous Teranno.
The 'van is loaded correctly with correct noseweight.
I have experimented with lower towball heights with no inprovement.
I remain really concermed because I know what a great towcar the Shogun usually is.
Don't get disheartened I had a stability problem towing with a new shogun.
The problem turned out to be an incorrectly fitted towbar.
Most of the so called experts said there was a not a problem.
But when I contacted the mfg direct & sent in photos they solved the fitting error immediately. My towball was pointing to far down to the ground. Towbar now adjusted tows & pulls like a dream.
ANDREW. Thank you for your reply to my problem. I have stopped thinking that I am going crackers. I would like to learn more from you. EG what make of towbar have you got and how can I identify if I have the same problem.
I have set up a new e-mail address and wonder if you might mail me direct to caramanalan@aol.com
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