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graemeS



Member Since: 18 Feb 2014
Location: not far in front of my caravan
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Scotland 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Zermatt Silver
first outing with fl2

going to perth on friday with caravan first outing this year and first with freelander so will see how it performs!!!!![last tow car was a ford kuga]

Post #219391 13th Mar 2014 1:02 pm
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piattj



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Wales 2011 Freelander 2 SD4 GS Auto Baltic Blue

I'm sure CG will have some handy hints regarding the 'van! Thumbs Up ...

Be true to yourself. That way happiness lies...

Post #219394 13th Mar 2014 1:39 pm
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ad210358



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You should find towing a bit more of a pleasure with a Freelander 2. Just go easy on the clutch especially if reversing, it's a tad high geared, a mover may be better for you if you haven't one already, especially if it's an uphill reverse. Thumbs Up

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dunkley201



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 HSE Auto Stornoway Grey

If you look ad, you will see there's a mover on that van already Wink 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Post #219446 13th Mar 2014 8:35 pm
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ad210358



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It's not showing on the iPad, to dark around the van wheels Thumbs Up

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dunkley201



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iPad? Pah! I'm using a 17" Lenovo! Smile 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Post #219453 13th Mar 2014 9:04 pm
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ad210358



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Can see the Electrics dragging though Wink

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dunkley201



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Yes, I should have mentioned that! (Don't tell him, he will find out the hard way!) Razz 10MY (Sept 09) TD4 HSE Auto in Stornoway Grey (Now Gone)

08 FL2 TD4 SE Manual in Rimini Red (Now Gone)

Post #219464 13th Mar 2014 9:37 pm
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graemeS



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Scotland 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Zermatt Silver

well weekend went well.well chilled now and what a great tow car the fl2 is good relaxing drive there and back and fuel con was not to bad either,another pleased owner Thumbs Up

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graemeS



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Scotland 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Zermatt Silver


fl2 with almeria

Post #221169 3rd Apr 2014 7:31 pm
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Gordy



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Scotland 2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Lago Grey

Wow look at the difference in vehicle dimensions against the caravan. Enjoy your weekend GraemeS Thumbs Up

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Paul1966



Member Since: 21 Dec 2013
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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Auto Izmir Blue

I have to agree with you,we took our van out for the first time last weekend since buying the car in December I was a bit nervous but everything was fine.I towed with a D2 before but the freelander 2 is much nicer tow car.


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discodunc



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United Kingdom 2010 Freelander 2 TD4_e GS Manual Izmir Blue

quick question on the manual vs auto.

weve not towed with the FL2 yet after two years, despite paying LR £700 for a genuine removable bar Rolling Eyes

which is best for towing / manouvering - the auto or manual. weve got a manual at the moment, but thinking of changing for a newer FL2 and maybe an auto. it will only be used to tow a small 1100Kgs van and maybe in an emergency the Twin Axle Delta

Post #221208 4th Apr 2014 9:54 am
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graemeS



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Scotland 2010 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Zermatt Silver

i can't say anything pro or anti for the auto because i have not used one to tow with but i like the manual box,did the towing very well with my van on the back. didn't tow far 40 miles there and back going a bit further next time so will let you know.

cheers

Graeme

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philz



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England 2007 Freelander 2 TD4 XS Manual Stornoway Grey

First trip of the year in ours and new to us van. Leaving in next hour. Audi A4 Avant 2.0 tdi 05 Liquid Blue
LFR 2.2 XS 07 Stornoway Grey
And a dedicated caravan puller CG

Post #221232 4th Apr 2014 3:15 pm
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