The Landrover Defender 90 2.5 TDi with a Avondale Dart 470-2 with an actual weight of 1120 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Landrover is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Avondale with a User Payload (187 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
154
152
Mountains
Risk of snaking
113
248
Weight ratio: 55% (61% of kerbweight)
1120 kg
2045 kg
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Landrover Defender 90 2.5 TDi Avondale Dart 470-2
Actual Weights
Avondale Dart 470-2: 1120 kg.
Landrover Defender 90 2.5 TDi: 2045 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 55%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 154 points).
Speeds of 63 mph (102 km/h) to 72 mph (116 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 152 points).
Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 30.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 113 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 49 mph (79 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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 55%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 61%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 248 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 sufficient.
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.