Defender towing abilty

[conjames]

Hi guys,
Have a 2015 Defo Puma 2.2 and looking at towing a 17 ft Legend Caravan. The van is 2800kgs and ball weight 168kgs.
Not sure if the Defender can handle it although I have upgraded the suspension with Ironman Springs and Shockers and sits a couple inches higher and stiffer.
Any thoughts on thus one.

[101RRS]

Why wouldn't a Defender handle it? Might be a bit slow but the weights are well within specs all round.

[Phil B]

No issues at all towing that van as long as the ball weight is right and the van brakes work
Just don’t labour it in top gear

[conjames]

Thanks for responses. Probably a bit concerned about the available power pulling up hills.

[scarry]

Thanks for responses. Probably a bit concerned about the available power pulling up hills.

Yep that is a bit of a worry,as is overtaking other vehicles.

Just persevere with it and see how you go.

A BAS tune is something to think about as well.

[conjames]

Thanks Scary,
We talking about a chip remapping ?....I've heard that helps a lot for towing.

[conjames]

Sorry meant Scarry

[scarry]

Yes a Re map,does make quite a difference.

But you need to get one one from guys that do LR's.Not just anyone.

Someone in your area may chime in with a good place to go,i think many use the BAS tune,developed in UK.