The Landrover Discovery 2.7 Td V6 aut. with a Bailey Unicorn Valencia with an actual weight of 1497 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 Bailey with a User Payload (154 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
248
316
Mountains
Risk of snaking
284
240
Weight ratio: 53% (57% of kerbweight)
1497 kg
2804 kg
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The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 248 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 316 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 20 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 284 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 67 mph (108 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 53%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 57%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 240 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.