Towing with a Puma 110

**ATH** · 4th July 2015, 07:47 PM

I've found much the same towing out approx. 1.5 tonne van, the Deafener pulls it easy and makes getting past slower vehicles in passing lanes very easy.
Same up hills whereas in our 3ltr Prado we only got more noise when kicking down a gear, the Deafener will pull very well.
Better gear ratios and good torque show LR have obviously done their homework.
AlanH.

cafe latte · 4th July 2015, 08:42 PM

Originally Posted by Robmacca

Is there anyone that tows a 2T van or boat that could report their experiences? Keen to read more.....

I really would not worry, my van is less, but the water we luge plus all the gear for shooting and campling and I honestly forgot the van was on you really wont have a problem. It really dives like the van is not attached.
Chris

**Toxic_Avenger** · 4th July 2015, 08:59 PM

If the puma motor can power a transit van around the Nurburgring, then it can do ANYTHING

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KiC03_wVjc[/ame]

cafe latte · 5th July 2015, 06:11 AM

Originally Posted by Toxic_Avenger

If the puma motor can power a transit van around the Nurburgring, then it can do ANYTHING

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KiC03_wVjc

One of my fav top gear episodes

Chris

**Baytown** · 9th February 2016, 08:42 AM

Im really interested in this thread.
Ive just purchased a 16ft New Age Manta Ray Deluxe off road van. About 2300kgs.
Im looking at buying a Landrover as a solo touring tow vehicle. Head says Discovery, 2013 onwards, heart says 110, 2013 onwards.
Is anyone towing 2600kg worth of van in their 2.2 Defender? Im aware of the UK based ECU reflash, Intercooler and non DPF exhaust mods which I would do to the truck ASAP.
Thanks for any advice fellers.
Ken

**DieselDan** · 9th February 2016, 12:10 PM

At the weekend I towed a twin axle trailer full of rowing boats. All up weight would have been in the region of about 2500kg (12 rowing boats plus oars, riggers etc.). Weight wasn't a problem, the Defender (110 2.2 puma) got up to 90kph easily enough, wind resistance from here though was another matter...!!!
With all the boats, the trailer is nearly 4.5m high and I was towing into a pretty strong head wind, so although I could get up to 100kph and drop into 6th, it was easier to stay in 5th at about 2500rpm, somewhere between 90-95kph.
I averaged over 20litre/100k's though......

**Mick_Marsh** · 9th February 2016, 12:32 PM

I am genuinely amazed at the towing capability of the Puma.

DiscoMick · 9th February 2016, 02:27 PM

Your rear suspension has hardly dropped at all. Yes, I realize the trailer is twin axle, so better balanced.
Is the rear suspension standard or have you fitted airbags?

Back to the question and I think it can safely be said both the Defender and the Disco would easily tow a two-tonne van, no worries. They are both superb towing vehicles. The Defender's six-speed manual gearing makes up for its relatively small engine size. Once you're rolling, there is always a gear for every situation, just keep the revs in the 2-3000 range and its fine.

Our camper trailer only weighs about 11-1200 kg. fully loaded, so half what is being asked, but towing it is not a problem.

**seaweed** · 9th February 2016, 03:31 PM

Originally Posted by Mick_Marsh

I am genuinely amazed at the towing capability of the Puma.

Hi Mick. This van is towed by a Defender 90 imagine what a Defender 110 could tow. Cheers.

DiscoMick · 9th February 2016, 03:57 PM

Originally Posted by seaweed

Hi Mick. This van is towed by a Defender 90 imagine what a Defender 110 could tow. Cheers.

That's a very big van. The 90 is way down at the back and the front wheels have lifted a lot, which would affect the steering and stability.
I assume that a longer wheelbase in the 110 would make it more stable for towing than a shorter wheelbase in the 90. Do you agree?

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