Freelander 2 2.2

Bodbrum
Bodbrum Forum Participant Posts: 4
edited April 2016 in Towcars & Towing #1

Just looking for a bit of advice. We have put a deposit down on a Freelander 2 2.2 GS TD4 automatic.  We have only started towing last Autumn and were not happy with our current car, so we looked to upgrade to a 4x4.  We are due to pick up the car this Thursday but now worry that we haven't made the right decision, budget wouldn't stretch to a Discovery!

Anyone with experience of this car??? We have a Bailey Pagaent Bretagne, series 6. 6 berth. Think the weight is 1475.

 

sorry about typo in title!

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  • nelliethehooker
    nelliethehooker Club Member Posts: 13,644 ✭✭✭
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    edited April 2016 #2

    We tow a Bailey Unicorn Madrid with a Freelander 2 manual and it's done well for us, touch wood. Our van's about the same weight as yours. Just make sure that it's well balanced and not nose heavy. 

  • Bodbrum
    Bodbrum Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited April 2016 #3

    Thank you. Will definitely be checking nose weight.

  • Vulcan
    Vulcan Forum Participant Posts: 670
    edited April 2016 #4

    You will not be dissapointed with your TD4 Auto, great towcar.Although my van is only 1200 kg I found about 85kg noseweight was best.

  • kentman
    kentman Forum Participant Posts: 147
    edited April 2016 #5

    Traded our Freelander for a Discovery Sport in Jan after over 5 years (probably around 18-20miles actual towing) first a Bailey Olympus and then a Unicorn 3 Vigo. Brilliant tow car and probably the most comfortable car we have owned for long journeys (and
    that includes a Saab 9000 and two Mercedes E Class'). No hesitation in recommending.

  • Bodbrum
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    edited April 2016 #6

    Thank you both. Looking forward to giving it a try out at the weekend.

  • Metheven
    Metheven Club Member Posts: 3,987 ✭✭✭
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    edited April 2016 #7

    I have the Freelander SD4, although mine has more power you will be fine with the TD4. Comfy, stable and good torque. I'm on my third new one and this one's taken us across the water 2 years running now with another long trip in a few weeks time. My van
    is a touch lighter than yours but you'll find it OK.

  • Bodbrum
    Bodbrum Forum Participant Posts: 4
    edited April 2016 #8

    Thank you Dave.  We won't be going as far as you until we're a bit more confident with towing so hopefully should be fine.

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