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| GUM97 Member Since: 05 Feb 2012 Location: Cheshire Posts: 3555   
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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!
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2nd Mar 2014 5:10pm |
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| Alive Tuning Member Since: 01 Mar 2010 Location: Louth Posts: 609 
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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.
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2nd Mar 2014 5:31pm |
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| Likeomg Member Since: 29 Jun 2012 Location: Lake District / Newcastle Posts: 2640
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my 90 pulls the 1.95 ton boat without any drama, since the remap you don't even notice its there really...
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2nd Mar 2014 7:34pm |
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| dwrights Member Since: 24 Feb 2013 Location: Nottingham Posts: 64
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Thanks gents, caravan is 1700kg. Will get it remapped when it has some miles under its belt.
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2nd Mar 2014 7:40pm |
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| steeplejack Member Since: 27 Oct 2013 Location: Gloucestershire Posts: 53  
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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.
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2nd Mar 2014 10:09pm |
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| bear100 Member Since: 22 Mar 2010 Location: South Wales Posts: 1916
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My caravan is 1845kg and it's no problem, nothing like the disco 3 or the tdv8 RRS though
 but still very capable
I will have mine mapped this year to help out  2016 Range Rover Autobiography 4.4 TDV8
2010 110 XS Utility 2.4TDCI 2010 Range Rover Sport TDV8 (gone) 2007 Discovery HSE TDV6 (gone) 1993 110 csw 200 tdi (gone) 1994 90 HT 300 tdi (gone) 1994 discovery 300tdi (gone) 90 hybrid 3.5 v8 (gone) Range rover bobtail 3.5 v8 (gone) |
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2nd Mar 2014 10:32pm |
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| andy-c Member Since: 21 May 2012 Location: loch lomond Posts: 40  
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Click image to enlarge 4200kg generator on 800kg trailer. Not on public roads of corse. |
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2nd Mar 2014 10:47pm |
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| Laurie Member Since: 22 Feb 2008 Location: Sussex, England Posts: 2897  
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I've a 1½ ton single axle Carlight which tows happily behind my TD5 Ninety.
70mph on motorways (French  ) is no problem whatever.
Twin axle caravans should only create more drag on corners.
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2nd Mar 2014 10:58pm |
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| rossy Member Since: 29 Nov 2010 Location: Co. Roscommon Posts: 1296  
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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)
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5th Mar 2014 11:49pm |
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| ekuiken Member Since: 20 Nov 2013 Location: Maassluis Posts: 42  
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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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11th Mar 2014 2:30pm |
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| ekuiken Member Since: 20 Nov 2013 Location: Maassluis Posts: 42
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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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11th Mar 2014 2:33pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17378 
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More details (and a photo if possible) of the Bentley please!
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11th Mar 2014 3:02pm |
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| ekuiken Member Since: 20 Nov 2013 Location: Maassluis Posts: 42
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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 |
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14th Mar 2014 7:16pm |
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