Thread: Fuel consumption towing caravan Defender?

Originally Posted by cafe latte

My friend tells me though that his Workmate only gets 17.5l per 100km even with just a camping trailer, getting 14 he said is not possible towing anything Yet it seems from reports here you can get 14l per 100 towing even a 16 foot caravan so the defender is cheaper to run towing for sure. The workmate is a LOT more expensive you are looking at 70k for one with electric windows and any kind of comfort which is 20 grand more than a Defender. Also it is common for the LC V8 diesel to need new injectors after 100,000km which is 8 grand just for the parts as genuine injectors are over 1,000 dollars EACH and there is 8 of them. Also you need to pray you never need to change the starter motor as it is 9 hours to get the old one out. Also ask how much it is to fit a bullbar (I did) the labour is over a grand as there is so much to take off and put back to get it on. The LC is a good car but it is very very expensive to buy and to own.
Chris

The starter takes 12 hours,we tried many different ways and it's a PITA,the alternator and A/C compressor are every bit as difficult. Pat

Posted in a different thread but we returned 16l per 100km between Cataby and Overlander.