The Landrover Discovery 2.7 Td V6 aut. with a Knaus Starclass 560 with an actual weight of 1775 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Landrover is in general very good. And also the weight of the Knaus with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
244
314
Mountains
Risk of snaking
269
197
Weight ratio: 63% (68% of kerbweight)
1775 kg
2804 kg
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The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 244 points).
Speeds of 80 mph (129 km/h) to 86 mph (138 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 314 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 21.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 269 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 (2500 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 66 mph (106 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Landrover is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 63%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 95 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 197 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.