Towing with a Freelander

[Seahorse]

I have towed a motorbike trailer behind my 2000 model 1.8L Freelander (probabably 500Kg all up)...hardly noticed it was there...:)

I think my tow bar is a genuine Land Rover install (Hayman Reece)...Not sure what the rating is as the compliance plate has faded. Tried to get some info from Hayman Reece without any luck..:(

Have read in the user manual that the Freelander itself is rated at 2000Kg.

Have been thinking lately of possibly buying a smallish pop-top caravan (Max 1250Kg) and was wondering how the little 1.8 would handle it...??

I am a very "gentle" driver. Happy to just cruise along. Not out to get anywhere in a hurry. My intention would be to keep the van weight to a minumum by carrying most of the heavier items in the back of the Freelander.

Anyone had any experience towing a caravan/pop-top/camper behind a 1.8...??. What sort of weights were involved and how did it perform..??

[beforethevision]

Uhh, a 1.8l towing a van etc will require patience. Mine will easily move a 1.6t boat and trailer around suburban areas, but on the highway, dont expect to pass 100km/hr too often.

Cheers!