Fuel Consumption for D4 with Trailer

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Originally Posted by DiscoMick

Yes, although our tyres are only mild ATs, admittedly 235/85/16s, so the length of tread is good and there is no worry dropping them low because of the height of the sidewall. Length is more important than width on sand. Chunky tread is a disadvantage because it just digs holes.
Weight is obviously important. On the way in we were heavily loaded and towing, so sank easily in the sand. Unloaded and without the camper we floated easily on the sand and never had an issue, even when I let the daughter in law from Sydney have a drive. Didn't even need low range and I put the tyres back up to 25 so we could drive around the island's sealed roads OK.
Of course, an unloaded Defender is lighter than a D4.

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At the time I had my D4, my mate urged me to take defender and but D4 is more balance for work and family. Otherwise, I would like to have a defender for offroad if pass the financial controller.