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Volvo

Volvo V70 R
Swift Conqueror 645

Swift
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 4 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Swift.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.

We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!

The Volvo V70 R with a Swift Conqueror 645 with an actual weight of 1804 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Volvo is in general very good. But the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (160 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not 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
279
314

Mountains
Risk of snaking
326
107

Weight ratio: 91% (101% of kerbweight) 1804 kg 1982 kg

Payloads

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

Car
Caravan




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Volvo

Volvo V70 R
Swift Conqueror 645

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 4 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 91%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 101%.
  • 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 100 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 107 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.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and 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.

More information

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


Specifications

Volvo V70 R
2003-2007

Power
299 PS (220 kW)
Torque
400 Nm @ 1950 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Conqueror 645

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


User Reviews

mike reviewed a Volvo V70 R:

"i used my 97 v 70 r awd drive to tow a small four birth swift caravan with no problems at all, its has a five speed manual gearbox, i drove on the motorways and a roads in fourth gear with the cruise control set to 55 mph and never had to down shift even on the hills"

See more Volvo V70 reviews.

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