Landrover Freelander
Landrover Freelander 2.2 SD4 aut. and SwiftTowed with a sd4 for some time and pulls our Senator Louisiana with no issues.
Can be heavy on fuel when caravan loaded to the hilt, but still maintains a steady 65mph, when needed.
Would recommend one to anyone! Don't know what I will, eventually, replace it with.
Landrover Freelander 2.2 SD4 aut. and SwiftBrilliant towcar. We have the SD4 HSE Lux, it’s so comfortable with soft leather seats. We never reach our destination tired even after a 9 hour drive down to Cornwall (with 2 10 min toilet break). Nice view ahead with the seating position and towing is a breeze you hardly feel the van on the back. Our car has done over 85000 and apart from dealer issues we’ve only ever suffered general ware and tear issues. Timing belt being done in a few days and haldex bearing done a year ago but then it’s only tyres, brakes and wheel bearings. Every time I think I’m going to change I fail to find anything that comes close. I’ve even watched a Discovery 4 churning the grass up towing the same van as mine on the next pitch while reversing on while my Freelander done no damage at all. I’ve even been places in this that I wouldn’t dream of taking any ‘pretenders’.
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and HobbyCaravan max laden weight 1900kg, with ALDE liquid cirqulation heating system and nordic/winter options. Stability with Winterhoff crimp towing head and bogie/tandem axle caravan chassis is surprisingly good. No problem to keep on cruising speed 85km/h on highways and motorways. Overtaking lorries, trucks and buses making no effort. Heavy sidewind makes to feel it, not starting outfit snaking.
Automatic transmission keeps on 5th gear on flat and small climbs. Smaller than 4th gear has not been necessary to use in quite steep hills of Southern Savonia area (Mikkeli). 70km/h speed is applicable in these conditions.
4wd with ATV tires are very helpful on gravel roads climbs, as well as wet grass camping areas.
Landrover Freelander 2.0 Si4 aut. and SwiftTow a headscarf 495sl ex towing no problem
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and BaileyI was until recently the owner of a Freelander 2 TD4e 2010 model.It was bought for the image, quality, towing capabilities and assumed longetivity. After 2 1/2 years of ownership i can quite honestly say that it was the most unpredictable and unreliable car i have ever owned. On the positive side it could go anywhere, was comfortable and practical. The brand image couldn't hide its failings however. With less than 50000 miles on the clock the clutch began to slip which within no time required said clutch and flywheel replaced at some cost. The 4wd Haldex system played up at some cost(known issue), the throttle bearing housing showed signs of wear, the dreaded transmission fault warning periodically etc etc etc. Maybe i was just unlucky but having spoken to other owners they too have had similar issues. Fuel economy was rubbish and it liked tyres for breakfast. You have been warned! Great towcar but nothing else to recommend. From what i have learned about anythong with the name Rover in it i personally would not entertain one. I now have a Ford Kuga which is superior in all aspects un less of course you are a badge snob.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and Coachmani tow my coachman amara with td4 freelander 1 pulls no bother i sometimes forget am towing as so smooth put stick to under 50mph use to have vectra diesel it pulled it but not that great
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 aut. and AvondaleI have a 2009 2.2 Freelander and I towed my Avondale Argente 650 twin axle from Le\'harve to marocco a round trip of 4,500 miles and the car was excellent it pulls like a train which was a surprise from a 2.2 most of the time I was doing well over the leagal speeds but if you sat at 60mph it was very stable even in high winds mpg was 25 which at the speed I was traveling was great. I carnt give this enough praise it coped with the heat of Africa and the snow across the Andorra mountains
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and BaileyThe freelander 2 2.2 td4 gs manuel pulls my Bailey ranger 470/4 very well fantastic tow car very happy with it.
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 aut. and FendtOnly done a couple of outings but made it to southern Germany and back with no problems. The outfit is stable, but the fendt does tow better with a heavy nose, so I am using all 150kg of the towbar limit and the freelander seems ok with this. Car never short of power and returned about 24-25 mpg, very happy with the car and caravan.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and AbbeyHave to agree with all of the above, the td4 is a superb workhorse much better then I thought with good mpg returned 32 wish whilst traveling to southern France and as I have the sports set up you forget its there. Slight clutch smell whilst hitting them long steep hills in Limoges but no problems. Have to say other then my old Toyota gran via this beats all the rest which includes Renault Rx 4, merc cdi 220, and focus estate all of them struggled but no the freebi. And services are so easy and parts so cheap 5stars from me
Landrover Freelander 2.2 SD4 aut. and Eribaex tow car pulling a hymer 465 lux,very stable under all conditions,the freelander is the best allrounder in this class of vehicle
Landrover Freelander Td4 and LunarMy 2003 Freelander TD4 is more than a great match for my Lunar Chateau 470 Pulls with ease only problem is the state of the roads but sure to venture further away soon...
Landrover Freelander Td4 and CoachmanWe now tow a Coachman Pastiche 470/2 with the Freelander 1, manual 'box. (see my previous review with the Elddis) I am very pleased with this outfit, it pulls very well at motorway 60mph speeds, we have just completed a Scotland camp with a 243 mile each way run, the set up was comfortable and easy to handle, pulled very well over Shap on the M6 and the Scottish Southern Highlands were no problem. I have not checked fuel consumption yet. I have a chip to fit, so I anticipate even easier performance soon. Good car for towing albeit a bit cramped in the back with gear and a dog.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and ElddisNew to caravanning, we have had our 2006 Freelander TD4 from new, so we decided to keep it and looked for a van to match our needs and the cars capability. We went for an Elddis Avante 556. I found that the outfit performed well, was easy to move along in motorw snarl ups and comfortable on continous motorway driving. I did find that the clutch became a tad too hot at my first attempt at test manouvering on a local car park, it did smell burnt, but i think that was more my first venture into reversing than a problem with the car as it seems fine now :-). I think that a power chip would make me happier with overall performance but basically we are both happy with the setup and shall continue to use it.
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and ElddisPerforms flawlessly up and down the steep hills around Scotish highlands. You would hardly know the van was even there..
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and BaileyGreat match, excellent tow car, drove. Down to south of France last year, only stopped for, fuel, coffee and train through channel tunnel, 750 miles in all, comfortable car and returned me 28 mpg with cruse control set at around 60mph on French motorways only had to change down a gear on the odd accession on the stepper hills.
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and Abbeyi have a 2004 td4 auto sport, which is chipped to 145bhp, and it tows the spectrum 620 with ease. i am an experianced towing driver (lgv 1) and although the outfit is on 99%, iv had no problems whatsoever, up hill and down dale
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and BaileyVery comfortable drive,vehicle takes all in its stride without faltering.Dangerous I know but you can at times forget you are towing.Motor ways 6th gear pulls an maintains 70 with the van stable.Wind does effect the van and can be felt by the Freelander,speed is then reduced to comfortable level.Very pleased with both units.
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and BaileyPulls very well, especially on motorways. Handling and stability is also good.
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 aut. and Elddis Have towed my Elddis Odyssey down to the Dordogne in France with a Freelander 2 in some very wet and windy weather and it proved to be very stable. It seems to be a very good combination and returns 22.5 mpg overall. It has a very safe feeling about it.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and Sterlingrecently purchased the eccles sport 554 about 200kg heavier than our old van...fitted a synergy tuning box as the freelander td4 seemed a little underpowered...pulls very well now...overtaking is a dream...does feel a little bouncy on the rear of the car with 85kg noseweight...good towcar made better i think
Landrover Freelander 2.5 V6 aut. and BaileyNo problems whatsoever, was wary of head gasket issues but this engine has had cooling system mod's and temp' gauge never even reached halfway.
don't expect any more than 25mpg. [especially if you tow at 70mph]
Landrover Freelander Td4 and BaileyI tow with a freelander 55 plate 2ltr sport great tow car even with a twin axle found it more sturdy than my old single axle would Definitely recommend getting an engine remap as really helps on hills with extra bhp really happy with my outfit.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and BaileyI tow my 2009 bailey louisiana twin axle with my 2ltr landrover freelander sport 5dr before i bought the caravan i was thinking this car might not be big enough to tow this size van but i took the risk and i have to say it paid off i already got the freelander chipped when i first got the car as i pull a heavy twin axle
Box trailer and found i lacking a bit but no problem after chipping pulls in every gear it tows the bailey with ease even with wind and lorries passing i just dont feel it move its like theres nothing there couldnt be more happy as very cheap on fuel to overall a great towcar i had a shogan 3.2 before and i wouldnt have it back as my freelander tows just as good and has better mpg even in the recent snow and up hills it tows great couldnt be more happy overall.
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and ElddisFirst long trip to St Ives, needed clutch replacing soon after but think this is down to poor flywheel design and clutch fails early whether or not you tow. Other than that it's a good tow car. Thinking about having another but will go for auto box. You should too.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and BaileyIve pulled this caravan with no problems, Td4 with no chip pulls very well. Up hill down dale twin axle handles well
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and Baileytd4 2004 sport auto chipped and towing a pageant auergne 2006 .towing very good also fine with 3 kids and me and mrs . also 3 bikes in van and not a problem
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Landrover Freelander Td4 and BaileyWhile appreciating that the Bailey Unicorn Valencia is at the limit of the towing ability of the Freelander, after caravanning for 24 years, I was willing to give it a go.
Now had the 'van for two months, and have covered just over 1,000 miles, motorway, country roads and getting into and out of a field (CL in Norfolk). Absolutely no problems, car and 'van behave impeccably. Used 5th gear for motorway cruising, and held speed well even with a head wind and slight uphill pull. Very glad to have bought the Valencia - it is extremely comfortable, and now look forward to spending many nights away.
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 aut. and ElddisHaven't towed far in it but the freelander 2 2011 auto (152bhp) has pulled by eldiss 540 through pembs with no problems. Plenty of power and very stable. This is my 3rd freelander and this is the best by far and not to be confused with the early models.
Landrover Freelander 2.0 di and Sterckemanhola saludo de tenerife yo me compre un land rover freelande 2.000 tdi y tengo una caravana de 6 plaza la sterckeman starlett 545 pe y pesa 1350k
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and BaileyTowing with my 2001 td4 auto freelander and bailey Arizona is ok on flat roads ,but not so good on hill climbs. Does it but I thought it would be better, might get it chipped and see if better..if not try submit else..
Landrover Freelander Td4 and Avondale2001plate es,this out fit is very relaxing and great to tow with ease ,on single roads and motorways,returning good mpg,34mpg recomend the freelander to anybody,
Landrover Freelander Td4 and Fleetwood55 plate Adventurer towing a Fleetwood Heritage 560-4 - an 89% match. Towed with this combination for 5 years. Superb tow car pulling effortlessly in all driving conditions. Ideally could do with a little extra power in reserve for those long inclines. Still, does all but the longest and steepest of these in 4th (if not 5th) only ocassionally having to go into 3rd. Not bad given the relatively heavy van/car ratio. Eays to forget you're towing but I also found that even a blow out at motorway speed a few years back went unnoticed apart from a dragging effect forcing downshift in gears. So a little more power perhaps and a 6th gear would be appreciated but would I change it? - well perhaps a Freelander ll
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and BaileyMy Mk 1 Freelander TD4 Auto has towed fairly well but has never been really on top of the job. Long inclines sap power and there is little reserve power left for ertaking. on hills. Just upgraded the caravan to a baliey senator louisiana and found car is struggling on hills and long gradients with lightly loaded caravan and MPG down to 21mpg. New tow car on the cards!!
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 aut. and BaileyI tow a Pegasus 524 with my Freelander SD4 XS (190hp) and it is perfect. The power and stability are better than I had ever hoped for. No longer do I dread large vehicles passing close to me. The maneuvering is really good with the short wheel base and the size of the dirving mirrors combined with the clip on towing mirrors you can`t go wrong. The two make a perfect combination. Iv`e been towing for forty years and its the best Iv`e had.
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and SterlingFirst Caravan experience. Towed from Belfast to Southern Spain and return. Faultless. average MPG 27. Blowout caravan tyre during transit french autoroute. LR stayed stable. Impressed. Davy
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 aut. and BaileyTowing our 2006 Bailey Ranger 470/4 with our 2008 Freelander 2.
Absolutely perfect. 27.1. Mpg
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and AbbeyI have towed with the Freelander 2 many times and miles now, up hill and down dale, it always performs flawlessly. I confess to leaving it mostly in 5th gear rather than keep changing up, then down etc, still get around 30 mpg. You really feel safe towing with a Freelander 2, the van (around a tonne and a half) has little impact on sway and pitching, even at high speeds. I just love it, I used to have a discovery 3.5 liter petrol, but the Freelander 2 beats it hands down for pure towability. Go try one, you will be impressed.
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and Coachmanperformance ok feel that the caravan takes control of the car, dam hard to get noseweight down as caravan is very nose heavy.Having atc fitted next week, If this does not improve things then volvo xc or a bigger landrover is on the cards.
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and AirstreamJust towed the Airstream back to Sussex from Cornwall. This caravan weighs about 200kg more than our own Elddis Avante. The Freelander performed perfectly, to be honest I could not tell any difference with the performance of the car. We took the coast road home with a lot of short sharp hills and it was no problem. MPG around 30 cruise control set at 60 on the dual carriageways and the car was perfect. This is easily the best tow car we have had in 27years of caravanning. To anyone thinking of buying one just go ahead and do it !
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 aut. and BaileyI have used an FR2 GS auto for three years towing in Europe and the UK. I tow a Bailey GT60 620/6. I have to say it tows very well and will make very good pace on the autoroutes and inclines. stability is never in question. Fuel consumption towing is approx 20-22MPG
Just wish my FR2 would be reliable as its a great tow car ! one of the best I have used.
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and AdriaHad my Freelander 2 for about 4 months now and towed twice our Adria Adora. I cant rate this car enough !!!! rock steady, quick and relatively economical for a big car
Go get one !!!!!!
Landrover Freelander Td4 and AbbeyLand Rover Freelander Towing Abbey Freestytle 500 aka adventura 316 1389 kg
I have been using this outfit now for 2 yrs towed many hundred miles with the freelander its a really good all rounder usally hits 30 mpg with caravan on bk and 3 bikes on the roof hills are never a problem or slippery muddy roads or pitches , however the only faults ive noticed are the spare wheels gets in the way of the alko stabaliserwhen hitcing up and sometimes when reversing the caravan on to a pitch the clutch can smell and smoke even more so if the pitch is slightly uphill although the last couple of times ive released the handle of the alko stabliser and its seems to stop this happening so maybe its working against itself i can see off here im not the only one with this problem
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 aut. and BaileyHad the FL2 and Bailey Senator Louisiana outfit for two years. Towed throughout the UK including highland Scotland. I'm careful when loading and keep within speed limits most of the time. The outfit has always felt completely stable with no snaking or other worrying characteristics. Plenty of power when going uphill, even on steep roads. Fuel economy has been between 20 and 22mpg on average.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and Abbey'06 Freestyle actually pulling an Aventura 320, but 319 gave nearest MTPLM. This is my second Freelander and I have found both of them to be top performers. The old adage "you don't know it's there" is so true. I've towed from the North of Scotland to the Pyranees with my Freelanders without any problems. Much under rated car by those who don't know.
Landrover Freelander 2.5 V6 aut. and Baileygreat tow car pushing the weight to the limit but never doubted the cars capabilities but a bit thirsty
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and EribaThe car and caravan match are ideal. Travelling 350 miles in one day the outfit was very stable despite heavy rain and stron winds. On less windy stretches towed at 70 mph with no problems.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and Abbey05 Freelander Sport 3dr pulls Abbey vogue 600 1530kg(twin axle). Car has been chipped & on 18" low profiles. Fully loaded (2adults & 2 kids), pulls great. Only critism is a slight wobble when passing lorrys on motorways. NOTE: dont let the clutch do the work. Advise alko hitch, mover & keep eye on ur speed. Also spare wheel hinders hitching up. Tow ball spaces or angled hitching rectifys this.
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and LunarFirst year towing this year, Travelled 1150 miles around the North of England of which 550 towing. The freelander 2 was very happy to tow the caravan all day long at the speed limits, (cruise control was needed to keep the speed down to the legal limit ??) only had to change down to 5th on very long steep motorway climes. avg 27.5 mpg. only problems was catching other slower caravans ??
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and VanmasterMyfreelander mk1 es auto td4 2003 works far better than I expected and pulls like a train being very stable even in windy conditions with the big plus having auto box nothing seems to hard
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and FleetwoodI have just returned from the South of France and have thoroughly enjoyed the almost 2,000 mile round trip - 2 days there and 2 days back. Very comfortable, very smooth, very quiet.
The car/caravan combination was brilliant even through the Massif Centrale climbing to over 1100m above sea level there was never a lack of power.
Cruise control set at 100kmh and on normal motorways only occasionally had to change down to 5th to maintain the speed.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and AceOur Freelander TD4 Sport pulls the caravan with ease. Have had no problems up hills or reversing on grass. You do need to ensure you are square when hitching up as the rear spare wil get in the way otherwise.
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and Baileyfreelander 2 towing bailey pageant vendee(1395 kg) tows fantastic 25 mpg.i have towed with discoverys 300tdis/td5s this is far better at the job. I recommend this small 4x4 small in size big in torque
Landrover Freelander 2.0 di and FleetwoodAlthough it shows me towing a Colchester I actually tow a Garland 165/5 , the colchester is the nearest available comparison for me.. The LR Freelander Di(1993cc) is superb at pulling this caravan, living in Cornwall with all the hills we have is no problem, when collecting my van from storage i have to pull up two hills one is a 1 : 6 and the other is a 1 : 5 and the Car and van cope very well, i tend to find that 1700rpm is the crucial revs for the car and always change gear if the car gets down to this also it seems to cruise at around 2200 rpm, wouldnt change the car for anything other than another newer model
Landrover Freelander 2.5 V6 aut. and AdriaWe tow our Adria Adiva 552PH with our Freelander and it makes an effortless job of towing. We went all the way down to Lands End last year and it made short work of the massive hills in Cornwall. OK, it is heavy on Petrol (approx 22mpg) but you should expect that sort of return with a big V6. We have replaced the gearbox rather than sell the car because it is such a top towcar, we love it.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and Bailey51 plate td4 freelander towing s7 bailey pageant. i have upgraded turbo intercooler hoses and put on a egr vale
and has made it a very nice motor. to make it easy on the clutch i have taken of the propshraft .fully loaded 2adults 3kids 1dog roofbox avg 25-28 mpg
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and Compassmy freelander mk1 es auto td4 2001 is sluggish pulling up hills it was in second gear doing 30mile an hour at 4000rpm and it was screaming its heart out not good at all i tried too put it in 3rd but it just kept going back in too second and it was in the trip tronick mode and the van was not even full had just the awning and poles in it . so i have just had it chipped and am looking forward to giving it a go i think chippping the td4 is the way to go, only cost 90 pounds from mrmcbuk cr2 tuning chip
Landrover Freelander 2.5 V6 aut. and Acegreat tow car, this caravan i feel is a bit heavy, had a abbey 470 before the ace, did not no i was towing it. got 240 mile towing used about 50 ltes, great car ,bad engine up to 51 reg, look after it it will look after you.
Landrover Freelander 1.8i and Acefreelander tows caravan of this weight fine but wouldn't want to tow much heavier.very stable with alco stabiliser.
my 1.8i freelander has sandwich head gasket,5mm pilot hole in thermostat and different radiator fitted.no problems whatsoever.
when speed is kept below 60mph,mpg is just under 30.
Landrover Freelander 2.0 di and Acevery poor at towing my outfit i held the steering wheel with both hand and had white knuckels all my journey on flat roads hill was evan worse no power at all every time somthin overtook me it snaked around to much for my liking i used a mitubishi pajero 2.8 lwb b4 the freelander and it was a dream to tow with am just glad i still got the pajero coz the freelander is fired i wouldnt tow an empty shopping trolley with it infact i dont think any one should fit a tow bar at all.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and ElddisFirst time towing with the Landrover Freelander, great to drive and pull along my caravan. used to have a Vauxhall Astra (Poor) performance. With the Landrover you forget you have a caravan on the back.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and EribaGood towcar, less fussy than previous car- Range Rover Classic TDI Auto- 38 - 40 mpg solo, 25-29 mpg towing, very stable and handles well towing or solo
Landrover Freelander Td4 and AceA lovely car that was a dream to drive whilst towing down to Dorset and Brighton in the past i have always had volvo V70,s and have found this much beter.
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and Standaard CaravanFreelander 2 towing a Avondale Dart 556-6 (1300kgs)
Tows brilliantly, averages about 29mpg on a mix of towing.
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and Compasschipped my td4auto and wow what a difference. towing at nearly 100% but pulls like train and very stable. dtuk chip easy to fit. well worth it.
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and BaileyMy uprated 53 freelander pulls its heart out. It does everything I ask it and is eager to please.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and CoachmanI've had the Freelander chipped taking up to 146 bhp, it is what the vehicle should have been in the first place. It is such a great tow vehicle now, plenty of power in reserve. The nose weight on the Coachman is quite heavy but the suspension on this vehicle just plays with it. It great in the wet on site. But again it is worth that bit extra to have it chipped...
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and Avondalebrilliant towes van effortlesley excelent performance overall averaging 28.1 mpg mostly motorway
Landrover Freelander Td4 and BaileyA lovely car that was a dream to drive, Found Hitching an issue with the spare wheel on the back. Towed with no problems and cruised on motoways with ease. Struggled to pull away on an incline. Found the Mpg a bit thirsty.
Had problems reversing onto pitches, the clutch would smell bad for ages afterwards. I also burnt a clutch out doing this when the car was less than a year old, however Landrover changed the clutch with no quibble. Problem sorted with a motor mover fitted.
Landrover Freelander 2.5 V6 aut. and CompassComfortable driving car even with a heavy caravan, good on hills and motorways. At times have to remind myself that I am towing very easy to forget on long motorway trips. Have found in hilly terrain it is more responsive in manual mode. All in all I feel a good outfit.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and SwiftFreelander Mk3 (2005) towing a Swift Sandymere.
So easy, have to remember its on the back, cruises effortlessly and economy good. Steepish inclines will hit economy hard, but you feel relaxed when tugging up them. Goes extremely well on the motorway/freeway. need to keep an eye on your speed though, as it can easily creep above the limit without any effort. Easy reverse and parking.
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and SpriteMy 2002 freelander pulls he sprite major five like a train no noticeable issues at all. Am looking forward to raking the rig abroad - for a good long tour, ove the freelander!
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and ElddisJust pulled the Crusader typhoon with my Freelander 2 to Edinburgh Round trip of 550miles
Mostly motorway averaging 25 MPG at at steady 60
Excellent towing car did'nt know the van was behind at times. the match is good as the Typhoon is a heavy van,
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and BaileyWe have just returned from a three week holiday in the South of France, the Freelander performed excellent with the Senator on the back, we returned an average consumption of 25mpg which was exceptable, the only thing you ill need to look at is weight, we carried the hevier items in the rear of the car and kept the wardrobe empty with cloths travelling over the axle, at all stages of our trip the match felt good.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and AbbeyI have been very pleased with the match, the Freelander is very capiable tool towing the Abbey, I have been towing for 15 yrs, mainly using 2ltr saloons which I found to be adequate but compared to the Freelander, I would not go back. The Abbey 517 GTS tows very well , I have been fully loaded with weight being distributed between car & van, all the usual in the caravan, sleeping bags, cloths etc. 2bikes on the roof of freelander, full awning & anex, Golf clubs in Boot of car, 2 bikes in caravan ( wedged between front seats ) & loungers seats to rear. I had no problem with a recent trip to North Wales even the wrong turning going, down part of the lamberis pass was a joy, but not for the vehicles coming in the opposite direction !!!
Landrover Freelander Td4 and AbbeyI have been very pleased with the match, the Freelander is very capiable tool towing the Abbey, I have been towing for 15 yrs, mainly using 2ltr saloons which I found to be adequate but compared to the Freelander, I would not go back. The Abbey 517 GTS tows very well , I have been fully loaded with weight being distributed between car & van, all the usual in the caravan, sleeping bags, cloths etc. 2bikes on the roof of freelander, full awning & anex, Golf clubs in Boot of car, 2 bikes in caravan ( wedged between front seats ) & loungers seats to rear. I had no problem with a recent trip to North Wales even the wrong turning going, down part of the lamberis pass was a joy, but not for the vehicles coming in the opposite direction !!!
Landrover Freelander Td4 and ElddisThis is the second year we have towed our Elddis 540 Odyssay with a 2005 55 plate freelander td4 down to North Devon using the very North Devon link road which UK caravanners will know about. Last year although the tow was a comfortable one we did notice on the steep hills the need to change down gears so for this year we purchased a psi power box which increases your bhp and yet reduces your mpg because you can change gear far quicker so reducing your fuel consumption. Anyone who feels they need that bit more power we would really recommend the purchase of a psi power box it is not a permanent chip placed into your management system this device you can simply unclip in 10 to 15 minutes so vehicle warranty will never be void. For an example this year we were able to travel at a constant 60mph where allowed without any changing down of gears 5th and yet returned home having filled the tank with between half and a quarter of a tank last year with having less power and continual change of gears that same distance left us with a quarter of a tank. This is to the same camp site as last year so exactly like for like and this year it towed like a dream. This will keep us going until we change the car for a Discoverylll in a couple of years time
Landrover Freelander Td4 and Elddisno problems. towing is a pleasure.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and BaileyJust towed 3000 miles around France,very easy towing,quite economical,very comfortable outfit.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and LunarAs a tow car no problems, tows well at the max towing speed of 60mph. One downside the spare wheel used to get in the way when hitching up caravan, that has now been eliminated by extending the tow bar by 3".
Landrover Freelander 1.8i and BaileyTows well and is totally stable. On the car front, ensure that your engine has had all the LandRover mods to both the cooling system (Thermostat moved away from engine and inline with the hoses) and that the enging cylinder head gasket is the most up-to-date from landrover (2 layer steel sandwich and steel locating pins)
If the thermostat has not been done circulation of coolant is poor and will result in a blown headgasket. Doing this change does make a difference.
My freelandy has now done 63000mls and tows well, with Toyo 785 tyres to get you out of muddy rallies.
Hope this helps someone.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and Abbeyfound it lacking hads it chipped and now it tows like a dream no loss in power at all can not fault it
Landrover Freelander 2.5 V6 aut. and LunarThe Freelander V6 is a very good tow car but is very heavy on fuel,
Landrover Freelander Td4 and Lunarwazzup my range rover spoert pulls my lexon fb fine with ease and my old freelander was just as good
Landrover Freelander Td4 and BaileyThe td4 freelander pulls my bailey ranger 470/4 with no problem,it is good on fuel and a pleasure to drive.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and Swiftoutstanding we have been to holland for the past two years with this outfit, we have never had any bother with both the Freelander and Caravamn doing the job they were bought for. good pulling power in all gears, good mpg, a good steady match
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 and ElddisOver the past 50 odd years I have been towing Caravans
with Range Rovers,Landrovers,Shoguns, saloons, estates, this is my first choice now for the present days caravaning.
I have found the Freelander 2 tow's the Typhoon Crusader really well, no lack of power infact you don't know it's behind you, loads of power in reserve, and a steady 32 mpg providing you can get into tht 5th gear as often as possible.
I am very pleased with my choice this time round, the towing vehicle well out performs the other combinations I have owned in the last 50 years of caravaning.
Landrover Freelander 2.0 di and SwiftVery disappointed with the Freelander, it really struggled with the Charimsa on hills, I was hoping it would do better than that being a 2.0 ti
Landrover Freelander Td4 and BaileyExcellent towing capabilities. Tows really well uphill and on level ground. Better than my Renault Laguna.
Landrover Freelander 2.5 V6 aut. and AbbeyV6 tows without difficulty or stress we don't know we have a caravan hitched. Good visibility. Despite having a Freelander issue engine has gone wrong - we are replacing engine as it is an excellent tow vehicle.
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and AvondaleLove my freelander to bits , no poblems, ideal match with our new avondale
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 aut. and HobbyI have just towed to Austria and back from north Germany. No matter how steep the motorway hill it kept going at 100kph on cruise control. Fuel economy was 22.5 mpg on the hilly bit of the Autobahn 7 and nearly 25 on the flat. Very quiet engine and stable in strong cross winds once the nose weight on the caravan was adjusted to +100kg.
Landrover Freelander 2.0 di and Lunarfreelander was a bit under-powered when i first got it a quick look on the net took me to" roverron" a web site for rover owners he does a kit for L series landrover diesels itcost £75 and takes 30-40 mins to fit transforms the perfornce from 95 bhp to 129 bhp what a differnce
Landrover Freelander Td4 and Elddishaving towed several different outfits.this rates as the easiest.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and HobbyTowed my Hobby for the first time last week with the freelander never missed a beat better than my vectra c keeping the tow bar on my vectra ( just in case)
Landrover Freelander Td4 and FleetwoodA stable towing outfit, but could do with a little more power for motorway work (or a smaller caravan), its better on rural roads. I was very impressed with the cars towing ability in deep snow. My ownership has been spoilt by a few problems with the car including annoying rattles and a shuddering clutch on steep hill starts when towing. Get around 37mpg normal driving.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and CoachmanI find it a joy to tow; seems very stable; but at this present time having a problem with obtaining the correct nose weight on the caravan: Been in touch with coachmam but the guy i need is at the N E C this week, The nose wght should be 107 kg, but with the caravan empty it is reading 117 kg. Any body with an idea most welcome?
Landrover Freelander Td4 and AceI,ve towed a few vans with this car and the higher position and heavier suspension makes for a very relaxed tow. A tuning chip enhancement makes all the difference to towing at low speed which is the cars downfall..n he whole thought a great tow car!!
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and AbbeyOur Freelander Mk1 td4auto seems sluggish at the best of times but with our Abbey 418GTS hanging on the back it seemed more so. Struggled to get more than 50mph on the motorway and on a slight incline the cruise control kept changing down. Non-motorway driving seemed more responsive. However, the whole rig seemed very safe and controllable. Overall quite pleased.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and CaravanMy Freelander Sport manual TD4 towed our 1994 Perle Adonis 3,500 miles down to southern Italy and back, in 40 plus degrees (in places) as though it wasn't there. The stiffened sport suspension makes it an ideal set up for stability and comfort, and 4x4 just adds to the ability to place the caravan exactly where you want it in slippery fields. Cannot recommend this car enough for the job.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and BaileyExcellent towcar, should have got one years ago,it tows well on single carriageways easily in 5th gear at 50mph & motorways are not a problem at all,dont know the caravan is on the back. The 4x4 comes in really handy on wet campsites, no churning grass up with wheelspin like front wheel drive cars.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and AvondaleIts the best 4X4 on the market by far, It tows my
Avondale caravan with ease, Its a dream to drive.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and SwiftGood tow car no effort pulling up hill dont know caravan is on the back
Landrover Freelander 2.0 di and Baileyi tow my bailey pageant with a freelander td4.It pulls very well.Much better than my old disco.its big enough for two with all our gear.Good tug.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and AdriaPulling my adria altea was an absolute dream!!so relaxing illegal speeds are easy to do!cant recommend this car enough.
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and AbbeyTop marks to the freelander it pulls like a train, but it does take a bit of juggling to get the noseweight down but a good match to the new abbey spectrum 416.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and Abbeyfreelander sports with 30% stiffer suspension (140k nose weight ) stops most of the pitching and maintains a level ride ,not funny when you have to replace the tyres though (18 inch wheels ) but good road holding
Landrover Freelander Td4 and DethleffsVery good towing, safe and powerful when you need.
Good in mountain roads. Tanks to TowCar.com! Sorry for my english. Bye bye from Venice-Italy.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and CompassI have owned this car 6 years and it is excellent for towing.
My previous caravan a Swift Challanger 490sel was just as easy to pull.
Landrover Freelander 2.0 di and BaileyI tow my Ranger 460 with a Freelander 2.0XEDi without any problems at all, You need to keep it above 1700rpm
to get the torque, but this is no problem as you can cruise at 2000rpm in top gear. Feels ultra secure and pulls up hill like a train.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and CaravanContarary to popular opinion I have found the Landrover Freelander TD4 to be reliable,comfortable and a dream to tow my Eriba Troll. Reasonably inexpensive to run with 37mpg routinely achieved.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and SwiftThe car pulls this van with ease..The clutch can smell when reversing but this is a characteristic of the car,not a clutch problem.Dont go on muddy fields so dont need low ratio,id rather save money on fuel
Landrover Freelander Td4 and BaileyPulls very well and with ease, I had the freelander chipped sometime ago which makes a big difference and would recomend to anyone.With the wyoming being twin wheel its very stable.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and BaileyPulls very well and with ease, I had the freelander chipped sometime ago which makes a big difference and would recomend to anyone.With the wyoming being twin wheel its very stable.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and AbbeyThe freelander pulls the caravan with out any problems.
Turning and reserving can sometimes make the clutch a little hot but no problems with it, fully loaded or empty.
Landrover Freelander Td4 and Acethis car pulls a lot better than the older model,It doesn't seem to struggle anywhere much towing this van & has easily overtaken other cars on carriageways, even on inclines
Landrover Freelander Td4 and BurstnerTowing with this outfit is a complete pleasure, can sit at 50mph in top gear on most single carriageways , and easily cruises on motorways, 4x4 comes in handy when backing on to our steep driveway.
Landrover Freelander 2.0 di and CoachmanMy Freelander 2.0XEDi tows the Coachman Amara superbly. Its stable feel along with ample torque uphill when needed makes this a pleasure to tow in comparison to my previous car (Ford Mondeo 1.8). The Freelander is comfortable on long journeys with all the space we need to throw all our equipment in the back. Dog too!!. I feel we have made a good choice in tow vehicel.
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. and BaileyMy Freelander is a 2003 Td4. This automatic 4x4 works far better than I expected and although I am new to towing I am looking forward to more caravaning this year
especially with the Freelander
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