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    Defender towing abilty

    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.

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    Why wouldn't a Defender handle it? Might be a bit slow but the weights are well within specs all round.
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    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
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    Thanks for responses. Probably a bit concerned about the available power pulling up hills.

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    Quote Originally Posted by conjames View Post
    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.
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    Thanks Scary,
    We talking about a chip remapping ?....I've heard that helps a lot for towing.

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    Sorry meant Scarry Defender towing abilty

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    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.
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