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AndyG
9th May 2019, 09:29 AM
I have a 2.2 Puma with a BAS 150hp tune & BAS intercooler.

I appreciate the Defender has a towing capacity of 3500 kg, but what is a practical limit to stay under to make it reasonably comfortable for vehicle & driver. Happy for 5th to be my default gear and 90-95 to be my cruise speed.
Looking for some type off hybrid off road camper poptop style. Currently wavering between a TVAN or a Kelly Glenrowen type of caravan. So suggestions welcome.

DiscoMick
9th May 2019, 11:29 AM
Our forward fold camper is under 2000kg fully loaded and tows fine on the highway, including using 6th. I don't like seriuouslyt heavy vans.

Saitch
14th May 2019, 11:53 AM
Andy, my old D1 tdi auto towed our Goldstream reasonably well. On highways, 100 kph was ok unless hitting a reasonable incline, then speed washed off pretty quickly. Having a manual will be a benefit in this case.

Goldie ATM is 1750 kg.

Towing with the D3 is one giant leap forward, I have to say![biggrin]

Pateyw
14th May 2019, 04:03 PM
Take a look at the pioneer Mitchell hybrid better than the tvan .

bln
2nd June 2019, 05:58 PM
We tow a Track Topaz behind our Puma without any dramas.