 | Volvo V70 D5
Avondale Argente 480-2 |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Volvo V70 D5 with a Avondale Argente 480-2 with an actual weight of 1300 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 very good. And also the weight of the Avondale with a User Payload (190 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
256
289
Mountains
Risk of snaking
302
186
Weight ratio: 69% (77% of kerbweight)
1300 kg
1896 kg
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| Volvo V70 D5
Avondale Argente 480-2 | |
Actual Weights
- Avondale Argente 480-2: 1300 kg.
- Volvo V70 D5: 1896 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 256 points).
- Speeds of 80 mph (129 km/h) to 85 mph (137 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 289 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 16.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 302 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 70 mph (113 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 77%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 186 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 very good.
- 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.
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