The towing limit is exceeded by 4 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Sterling. 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 T5 with a Sterling Elite Explorer 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 good. But the weight of the Sterling 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
254
223
Mountains
Risk of snaking
294
100
Weight ratio: 93% (104% of kerbweight)
1804 kg
1942 kg
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Volvo V70 T5 Sterling Elite Explorer
Actual Weights
Sterling Elite Explorer: 1804 kg.
Volvo V70 T5: 1942 kg.
Noseweight: 100 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 93%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 254 points).
Speeds of 79 mph (128 km/h) to 84 mph (136 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 223 points).
Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 16.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 294 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3000 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 69 mph (112 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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 93%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 104%.
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 90 - 100 kg.
Towball limit is 75 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 100 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 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.