The Landrover Defender 90 3.5 V8 with a Compass Omega 540 with an actual weight of 1560 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Landrover is in general sufficient. The weight of the Compass with a User Payload (187 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
140
184
Mountains
Risk of snaking
82
124
Weight ratio: 83% (93% of kerbweight)
1560 kg
1886 kg
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Landrover Defender 90 3.5 V8 Compass Omega 540
Actual Weights
Compass Omega 540: 1560 kg.
Landrover Defender 90 3.5 V8: 1886 kg.
Noseweight: 85 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 83%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 140 points).
Speeds of 61 mph (99 km/h) to 70 mph (113 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 184 points).
Slightly higher revs (2200 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 33.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 82 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 9%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 46 mph (74 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 83%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 93%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 124 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.
Proper and careful loading is still important!
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.