 | BMW 530i aut.
Swift Challenger SE 480 |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The BMW 530i aut. with a Swift Challenger SE 480 with an actual weight of 1282 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the BMW is in general very good. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (121 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
264
244
Mountains
Risk of snaking
322
187
Weight ratio: 70% (78% of kerbweight)
1282 kg
1835 kg
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| BMW 530i aut.
Swift Challenger SE 480 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Challenger SE 480: 1282 kg.
- BMW 530i aut.: 1835 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 264 points).
- Speeds of 80 mph (129 km/h) to 85 mph (137 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 244 points).
- Higher revs (2000 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 13.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 322 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 24%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3000 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 73 mph (117 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the BMW 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 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
- 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 187 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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