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KittyB
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United Kingdom
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 Posted - 31 Jul 2011 : 3:15:58 PM
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As the trusty 25 year old RR is slowly disintegrating into a heap of rust, I am now looking to replace. Has anyone any experience of towing with a Freelander?
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RUTHIE
Gold Member
United Kingdom
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Posted - 31 Jul 2011 : 7:14:27 PM
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| Sorry, no tow with a jeep. However, do have a friend that tows with a Freelander and its brilliant. I wouldn't say no to one as due to change our 4wd next year. |
     
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purdeysue
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 31 Jul 2011 : 9:16:05 PM
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| I know somebody who tows with a Freelander, but again, be aware that the trailer must'nt exceed the weight of the towing vehicle. Check the trailer weight. |
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Kes
Platinum Member
England
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Posted - 31 Jul 2011 : 9:59:29 PM
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| I had a Freelander and echo the above by Purdeysue. |
    
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Judith S
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Wales
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Posted - 31 Jul 2011 : 10:02:07 PM
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| Freelander towing capacity is much lower than a RR - more of a 'soft-roader' |
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phoenixbruka
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 01 Aug 2011 : 06:38:07 AM
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im pretty sure the towing capacity of a freelander is only 1.5 tons
dont know about the brand new ones if theyre any better.. prob betteroff going for a discovery unless you have a light trailer and just tow one.
i think they PHYSICALLY do it but perhaps not legally...
i do know a few people who tow with them= vitara's, but again, only 1 horse and a lightweight triler.
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Misshana
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England
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Posted - 01 Aug 2011 : 08:25:04 AM
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| We have Kia Sorento 2007 model. Fantastic tow vehicle. Tows about 3 tons. We towed caravan and Ifor 505 all over, just climbs hills as if they're not there. Watch the newer ones though Kia reduced the size/tow weight to reduce emisions and road tax. Our road tax is over £400 same as RR |
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kathleen
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England
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Pasha
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England
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Posted - 01 Aug 2011 : 10:11:35 AM
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I know someone who tows a one-horse Ifor with a 13.2hh pony in it and she won't go up any hills for fear of not making it 
We tow with a trusty old Discovery (N Reg) and it happily pulls my Ifor 510 with 2 big horses (16hh & 16.3hh) up one of the steepest and highest hills on the North Downs... seriously I think it could pull a tank AND we were one of the only vehicles on the road when we had all that snow... couldn't live without it! |
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Scarlet Arabian
Silver Member
England
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Posted - 01 Aug 2011 : 12:47:26 PM
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 isuzu big horn 3.1 td
just the best, tows any weight of horse in my 510 ifor up any hill and stops at the bottom!!!daughters 17hh hunter and arab no problem
considering my OH has been a RR and LD fan for years he can,t stop raving about the isuzu far out pulled our disco,
and loads of room for gear too,
if any help
abby
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saddlebred
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 06 Aug 2011 : 6:41:42 PM
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| I wouldnt touch another Freelander although I loved driving them. I've had three and two of them required new engines (one within warranty and one at 5 years of age). I didnt do much towing - maybe 6 times a year. |
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Towing Vehicles (again - sorry!)
