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we have a Swift Voyager 685FB with a 2.3 and regularly tow either a Fiat Punto or Goldwing no problems at all

The wing is on a trailer and Punto on a Car a Tow, both return around 23 ish to the gallon at 60mph

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A good remap should be able to be taken off in the case of a warranty claim and the unit set to normal. With the original put back on the dealer wouldn't know. The remap can be reinstalled using the code for it when it was initially put on.
My Discovery was done like this by the independent dealer I use, just in case.
Check out the people offering remaps and see what's on offer.
Good luck finding what you want. It took me a while to decide but I got the best I could afford and haven't regretted it once.
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Having had a few very underpowered campers in the days before TDI and single rail etc my advice for what it is worth is to get the most powerful one available (within sensible limits), you'll never regret having too much power!.

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Towing or not always go for the biggest engine. It makes driving so much more relaxed.

We towed a twin motorbike trailer behind our Merc based Autotrail Scout. 2.9 litre was adequate.

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I also agree that the largest engine possible is the best option.
A bigger engine working easy is better than a small engine working hard and will usually return better MPG and should last longer.
However we have the older 2.8jtd and I have not driven either the 2.2 or the 2.3 and I have read that they are both as powerful as the older 2.8jtd. Not having tested either I would have thought little difference? maybe marginal!
My next van will probably have either a 3 litre or the largest variant for a that a Merc will have as no cam belt to change!

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The newer 2.3 has got the same if not slightly more torque than the older 2.8

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I have a merc 313 cdi 2,2 129bhp standard,it has been remapped to 160bhp by Elite Remapping.
We tow a 2004 Fiat panda on a Brian James trailer with no problems,I am getting 29mph solo and 27.5 while towing ( done and checked between refueling) not on a computer.
Off to Spain soon with Panda on the back (has my wifes wheelchair in the boot)
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