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The auto box is prone to overheating. If yu do get an auto (non petrol) then ensure yu get a bigger oil cooler.
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no-one has said this, so I'm gonna:
Make sure it's a diesel ! Pref TD4.
I've the TD4 auto and towed quite happily with it, just need to drive as carefully as you would any car when towing. MHM is right on the button about the additional oil cooler for the auto box though, depending on how big your caravan is and where you're towing it, think it was called "air blast cooler" but not sure
Make sure it's a diesel ! Pref TD4.
I've the TD4 auto and towed quite happily with it, just need to drive as carefully as you would any car when towing. MHM is right on the button about the additional oil cooler for the auto box though, depending on how big your caravan is and where you're towing it, think it was called "air blast cooler" but not sure
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You don't loose revs with an auto.
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Hello
Auto everytime. Have been pulling my caravan with no problems, auto box makes it dead easy. Just make sure the vans a match for the freelander, says in my manual towing limit is 2000kg but you can check compatibility on the caravan club site.
Good idea to use Millers diesel power additive as well.
Happy towing
Auto everytime. Have been pulling my caravan with no problems, auto box makes it dead easy. Just make sure the vans a match for the freelander, says in my manual towing limit is 2000kg but you can check compatibility on the caravan club site.
Good idea to use Millers diesel power additive as well.
Happy towing
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Auto -25-27 local, 30 mixed, upto 35 on a motorway run. Some here report 30 average and late 30's on a run.
Manual about 15-20% better on MPG
Manual about 15-20% better on MPG
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Hello, this is the first I've heard about this one..... what form does the additional cooler take?
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dunno - flogged my Hippoo before i needed it - not sure if it is a bigger cooler or a supplementary one.
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I dont tow often, only when the local St John need their van moving. But I'm all for making things easy for the beastie
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ive always preffered manual for towing, auto for being lazy
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