Reply With QuoteApparently !Originally Posted by PAT303
OldBushie
The TDCi's are coming out with stability control?. Pat
Wizard
Apparently !
Fossicker
From an Aussie dealer in response to my email...'Thank you for your enquiry about a new Land Rover Defender.
From all reports Dynamic Stability Control will be standard on MY15 Defender 90 and 110 variants.
Production for these is expected to begin approx. July 2014, it is generally a 2 month time frame to ship them out to Australia, so I would expect a July build to arrive in October.'
Yes, the timing will need to be right.
After getting about in a couple of D3's and a D4 I know what you mean about the electronic stuff.
Q/ I was hoping someone could offer technical advice on any safety advantage of DSC while towing a heavy van?
Q/ I'm also wondering why people bother fitting expensive after market tow hitch receiver like the MitchellBros? Have the Army used the standard setup?
Wizard
The "Mitch Hitch" is for the D3/4 used specially to do away with the plough that is stock tow bar.
The stock LR bar on the Defender (rated at 3500kg's) is fine. I have towed my 440 many a mile over rough roads and prior to that a Coromal off roader weighing in at2200kg's. The tow bar is 6 years old now and no issues.
The only issue with the factory bar is that it is not compatible with all after market long range tanks.
YarnMaster
I have a Defender on order for a June build, I could defer, but how significant is DSC on something like a Defender, plus I love to slide on dirt?
By all means get a Defender. If you get a good one, you'll be happy. If you get a bad one, you'll become a philosopher.
apologies to Socrates
Clancy MY15 110 Defender
Clancy's gone to Queensland Rovering, and we don't know where he are
Fossicker
Congrats on your order. I bet you can't wait.
While I could get back in to a D4 for it's superior safety features, I'm not going to. That said, as I tow the Conqueror with family on board I'm happy to take the DSC safety feature on the Defender IF it improves towing safety?
I know people can suggest driving slower etc., but assuming I'm doing the right thing and it still hits the fan, can DSC be an advantage?
Wizard
DSC will react much quicker than you will. That's not to say that a person could not control the slide or drift but DSC will be onto it much faster, probably before you even realise it's happening.
ForumSage
How many people are having safety issues towing with current and older defenders?
OldBushie
I've towed quite heavily laden trailers with the Puma, and I've never had any issues. My rig doesn't even have ABS, so in the wet, I've come to more grief than in the dry, with and without the trailer.
I generally drive a bit more cautiously with a trailer on though.
Master
I have a tdi and a puma and tow heavy loads with both. Loaded car trailers etc. both will do it perfectly safely. My puma is a 90 and my tdi is a 110. The 110 feels way more stable. The tdi will do the job just fine but slower and with more noise. Getting going can be hard sometimes but that is what low range is for. It's not hard to change from low to high on the fly. The puma is quiet and does not notice the hills. The low first is great. I would take either off-road towing without any concern. If you have the money and want a reliable new car buy the puma. If you don't mind the maintenance repairs etc then just keep the tdi and use it. Having said that I prefer to drive tdi unless it's hot - as the puma has better air con.
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