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Landrover Defender 90 2.5 TDi
Swift Challenger SE 530

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Landrover Defender 90 2.5 TDi with a Swift Challenger SE 530 with an actual weight of 1474 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Landrover is in general just sufficient. The weight of the Swift with a User Payload (150 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
133
133

Mountains
Risk of snaking
78
169

Weight ratio: 72% (80% of kerbweight) 1474 kg 2045 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Landrover

Landrover Defender 90 2.5 TDi
Swift Challenger SE 530

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Landrover is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 80%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 169 points.

If the caravan starts to snake you should reduce your speed and slow down directly! Lift your feet off the accelerator and brake gradually. Hold the steering wheel into a fixed position.

Conclusion

  • Performance is just sufficient.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.

 

Influence of User Payload on stability

Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Landrover Defender 90 2.5 TDi
1996-1998

Power
113 PS (83 kW)
Torque
265 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Challenger SE 530

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

ged reviewed a Landrover Defender 90 2.5 TDi:

"i tow a avondale rialto 480-2 with my land rover 90 which has a 300 tdi engine 111bhp
This combo is very easy to drive 60mph on motorways always in 5th gear .the van does not sway at all and i get around 26 mpg "

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