 | Volkswagen T4 2.4 D
Hobby Excelsior 610 UF |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volkswagen T4 2.4 D with a Hobby Excelsior 610 UF with an actual weight of 1789 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general bad but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Hobby with a normally distributed User Payload (200 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
63
84
Mountains
Risk of snaking
1
111
Weight ratio: 89% (99% of kerbweight)
1789 kg
2000 kg
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| Volkswagen T4 2.4 D
Hobby Excelsior 610 UF | |
Actual Weights
- Hobby Excelsior 610 UF: 1789 kg.
- Volkswagen T4 2.4 D: 2000 kg.
- Noseweight: 95 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 89%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally (very) moderate on flat roads (performance score to compare 63 points).
- Speeds of 56 mph (91 km/h) to 64 mph (103 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 84 points).
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is hardly possible.
- In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 1 points).
- Performance is not great on steep mountain roads. Hill starts more than 6% requires experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 34 mph (55 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- The car is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 89%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 99%.
- 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 95 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 111 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 bad but for your use maybe 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.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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