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dwrights



Member Since: 24 Feb 2013
Location: Nottingham
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Pulling Power
Hi,

My 2.2 110XS gets delivered in March. Will it have enough power to tow our double axle caravan without crawling along?

Anyone else use a standard 2.2 for towing their caravan?
Post #312933 2nd Mar 2014 5:00pm
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GUM97



Member Since: 05 Feb 2012
Location: Cheshire
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United Kingdom 1997 Defender 90 300 Tdi HT Stornoway Grey
They pull like a train... You won't have any problems with it I'm sure! How heavy is the caravan? An engine to TDi for!
"Land Rover- Proudly turning drivers into mechanics since 1948"
Post #312936 2nd Mar 2014 5:10pm
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Alive Tuning



Member Since: 01 Mar 2010
Location: Louth
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United Kingdom 2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Havana
Twin Axle caravans are typically around 1600kg unladen, so well within the capability of a Defender. The 2.2 engine in the 110 feels more sluggish than in the 90, simply down to its extra weight. Whether the level of performance is adequate for you, is another matter, but its of comfort that it can be addressed if you feel it appropriate.
Post #312945 2nd Mar 2014 5:31pm
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Likeomg



Member Since: 29 Jun 2012
Location: Lake District / Newcastle
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2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Stornoway Grey
my 90 pulls the 1.95 ton boat without any drama, since the remap you don't even notice its there really...
Post #312976 2nd Mar 2014 7:34pm
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dwrights



Member Since: 24 Feb 2013
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Thanks gents, caravan is 1700kg. Will get it remapped when it has some miles under its belt.
Post #312980 2nd Mar 2014 7:40pm
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steeplejack



Member Since: 27 Oct 2013
Location: Gloucestershire
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Wales 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Santorini Black
Our caravan is 1900kg. It tows OK on a standard mapped 2.2 110. It tows better with the BAS Remap, less downshifts required to maintain 60 mph on hills if keeping your speed up is important.
Post #313023 2nd Mar 2014 10:09pm
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bear100



Member Since: 22 Mar 2010
Location: South Wales
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Wales 2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 USW Santorini Black
My caravan is 1845kg and it's no problem, nothing like the disco 3 or the tdv8 RRS though Big Cry but still very capable
I will have mine mapped this year to help out
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Post #313033 2nd Mar 2014 10:32pm
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andy-c



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Scotland 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 HT Zermatt Silver

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4200kg generator on 800kg trailer. Not on public roads of corse.
Post #313036 2nd Mar 2014 10:47pm
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Laurie



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England 2005 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Bonatti Grey
I've a 1½ ton single axle Carlight which tows happily behind my TD5 Ninety.
70mph on motorways (French Rolling Eyes ) is no problem whatever.
Twin axle caravans should only create more drag on corners.



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Post #313039 2nd Mar 2014 10:58pm
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rossy



Member Since: 29 Nov 2010
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Ireland 2011 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Stornoway Grey
Apart from being a bit slower when pulling away from, say, roundabouts it will trundle along happily. You'll wonder how you ever towed with anything else (well I do anyway) Thumbs Up
Post #313858 5th Mar 2014 11:49pm
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ekuiken



Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
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Netherlands 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
My 110 2.2 TDCi (Alive Tuned)will pull a covered car transporter with a vintage Bentley inside with ease.
Pulling up to 110kph in 6th gear.!
The trailer with the Bentley inside weights around 3.300 kgs!! ---------------------
Erik Kuiken - The Netherlands
2013 Defender 110 X-Tech SE (Alive tuned)
2013 Volvo V60 D6 Plug in hybrid
1936 Petersen Blower Bentley
2003 Mercedes SL 55 AMG
1968 Jaguar MK2 3.4 rally
1969 Volvo 123GT (2)
1974 Citroen 2CV6
Post #315258 11th Mar 2014 2:30pm
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ekuiken



Member Since: 20 Nov 2013
Location: Maassluis
Posts: 42

Netherlands 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
My 110 2.2 TDCi (Alive Tuned)will pull a covered car transporter with a vintage Bentley inside with ease.
Pulling up to 110kph in 6th gear.!
The trailer with the Bentley inside weights around 3.300 kgs!! ---------------------
Erik Kuiken - The Netherlands
2013 Defender 110 X-Tech SE (Alive tuned)
2013 Volvo V60 D6 Plug in hybrid
1936 Petersen Blower Bentley
2003 Mercedes SL 55 AMG
1968 Jaguar MK2 3.4 rally
1969 Volvo 123GT (2)
1974 Citroen 2CV6
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blackwolf



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United Kingdom 2007 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 DCPU Stornoway Grey
More details (and a photo if possible) of the Bentley please!
Post #315265 11th Mar 2014 3:02pm
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ekuiken



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Netherlands 2013 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 XS CSW Aintree Green
for the Bentley have a look in my gallery please. ---------------------
Erik Kuiken - The Netherlands
2013 Defender 110 X-Tech SE (Alive tuned)
2013 Volvo V60 D6 Plug in hybrid
1936 Petersen Blower Bentley
2003 Mercedes SL 55 AMG
1968 Jaguar MK2 3.4 rally
1969 Volvo 123GT (2)
1974 Citroen 2CV6
Post #316018 14th Mar 2014 7:16pm
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