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Volvo 940 Estate 2.3 lpt
Elddis Xplore 530

Elddis
Performance
Weight

The Volvo 940 Estate 2.3 lpt with a Elddis Xplore 530 with an actual weight of 1253 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Volvo is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Elddis with a User Payload (164 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
221
163

Mountains
Risk of snaking
233
173

Weight ratio: 73% (INF% of kerbweight) 1253 kg 1712 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Volvo

Volvo 940 Estate 2.3 lpt
Elddis Xplore 530

Elddis

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Volvo is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 73%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is INF%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 173 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 fairly good.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Volvo 940 Estate 2.3 lpt
1995-1996

Power
135 PS (99 kW)
Torque
230 Nm @ 2300 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Elddis Xplore 530

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

tom reviewed a Volvo 940 Estate 2.3 lpt:

"Brilliant car for towing as long as you don't exceed the 85% rule, tows our little Europa 450 SE with no problems at all., Returns 30 mpg on a run so can't complain.The 940 will tow 1550 behind it but at that weight there is less power on steep hills and the heavier caravan does not seem as stable as out smaller 450 SE.So it is with safety in mind that we only now tow the smaller van with the Volvo, towing anything heavier I always use our Discovery 300 tdi which will tow anything, and yes the Discovery is an under rated tow vehicle, pretty much forgotten about but it is truly a wonderful towing vehicle."

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