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rob369

Member Since: 05 Feb 2014
Location: eastbourne
Posts: 17

2013 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 HT Aintree Green

Towing with Defender 2.2 TDCI

Hi everyone, can anyone advise me on real world fuel consumption (mpg) and pulling power for a Defender 2.2 TDCI towing a small touring caravan. Thanks a lot, Rob.

2nd Aug 2014 9:29am

RobKeay

Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
Location: Stafford
Posts: 1579

2014 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

Mine seems to do 26mpg.

I have been towing three tonne today and pull it fine. Hill starts are slow and brakes aren't the best. Keep your speed at 60 or less and it's a very good tower.

110 tows better than a 90. The extra weight and length of the 110 means it will tow upto the 3.5 tonne limit with no problems.

2nd Aug 2014 12:38pm

munch90

Member Since: 26 Oct 2013
Location: guildford
Posts: 3558

not so sure about the 110 being better at towing than a 90
1, 110 is heavier already
2 , tow ball is further away from back axle , closer is better

2nd Aug 2014 12:56pm

gilarion

Member Since: 05 Dec 2013
Location: Wales
Posts: 5110

2007 Defender 90 Other CSW Trident Green

I think it depends what your towing. I have always found that if towing a caravan then a 110 seems to give a more comfortable ride, however trailers seem better with a 90. Well to me anyhow!

2nd Aug 2014 1:21pm

Happyoldgit

Member Since: 14 Sep 2007
Location: Norfolk
Posts: 3471

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Corris Grey

I've owned and towed with a fair few of both and found that the less choppy ride of a 110 equals less pitch and bounce at the hitch - but there's not much in it. Real world towing I found there is less engine braking with the 2.2 so you have to use the brakes and gearbox a bit more. For me unless it is outrageous and there is obviously a problem fuel consumption never really enters into the equation, I just don't run a Defender on the basis of economy. Steve.
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2nd Aug 2014 1:30pm

RobKeay

Member Since: 19 Jul 2009
Location: Stafford
Posts: 1579

If your towing a light load say under 2 tonne the 90 is just as good. But when you get closer to the 3.5 tonne the extra weight and harder rear springs really make for more stable towing.

2nd Aug 2014 2:58pm

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