--defender-- Posted April 21, 2010 Author Share Posted April 21, 2010 If you appear genuinely interested to them your local main dealer would probably loan you a 110 of some description for a day / weekend. Yes, good point... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alantd Posted April 21, 2010 Share Posted April 21, 2010 I can confirm that the Puma engine pulls like a train. With the addition of the super-low 1st gear you'll have no problems. 110 is definitely the better choice - especially if you're going to pull a caravan long distances. The interior is much better. The seats are better and the heating actually works If you were to go for an XS (a it steep £££) then you'd also find that the aircon works! Imagine that - in a Defender Service interval is every 12m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--defender-- Posted April 22, 2010 Author Share Posted April 22, 2010 I can confirm that the Puma engine pulls like a train. With the addition of the super-low 1st gear you'll have no problems. 110 is definitely the better choice - especially if you're going to pull a caravan long distances. The interior is much better. The seats are better and the heating actually works If you were to go for an XS (a it steep £££) then you'd also find that the aircon works! Imagine that - in a Defender Service interval is every 12m. Thanks alantd, all positive comments. What sort of MPG does yours return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--defender-- Posted April 27, 2010 Author Share Posted April 27, 2010 Thanks for everyones help in deciding what to do. I ordered my Defender 110 hard-top today in Zermatt silver. Arrives June... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoutboy Posted April 27, 2010 Share Posted April 27, 2010 if you want to know what a defender can do towing wise watch this, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--defender-- Posted April 28, 2010 Author Share Posted April 28, 2010 if you want to know what a defender can do towing wise watch this, That's amazing, should shift my trailer ok! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--defender-- Posted August 26, 2010 Author Share Posted August 26, 2010 Hi, Well the 110 HT arrived a couple of months ago, I can confirm that it pulls my rig! I might need to chip it tho, it's a tad underpowered but has the grunt I need in low gears to get things moving... Thanks for everyone here who helped me in making my final decision. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Splendid, it looks very nice and that's quite some caravan you're towing. Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Nice Airstream! You should strip the paint off the 110 and polish it to match Is that one of the new Euro spec airstreams or an old grey import? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicks90 Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 whats that bolted on bit between the front chassis rails under the bumper? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 Front pusher towbar mount? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--defender-- Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Splendid, it looks very nice and that's quite some caravan you're towing. Mo Thanks, I'm loving the lifestyle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--defender-- Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 Nice Airstream! You should strip the paint off the 110 and polish it to match Is that one of the new Euro spec airstreams or an old grey import? I was tempted to ask Land Rover whether they could supply one un-painted but was worried what I'd end up with! Yes, it's a European spec'ed International 684, just over 2.5 years old now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
--defender-- Posted August 27, 2010 Author Share Posted August 27, 2010 whats that bolted on bit between the front chassis rails under the bumper? It's a Watling front tow bracket that has two offset receivers for sliding in a detachable tow ball hitch for pushing a trailer if needed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landroversforever Posted August 27, 2010 Share Posted August 27, 2010 I do like the airstreams. Although I'm not a big fan of the inside. Much prefer our Senator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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