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Volvo XC90 D5
Bailey Pageant Ardennes

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The Volvo XC90 D5 with a Bailey Pageant Ardennes with an actual weight of 1591 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Volvo is in general good. And also the weight of the Bailey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
247
270

Mountains
Risk of snaking
290
172

Weight ratio: 70% (77% of kerbweight) 1591 kg 2258 kg

Payloads

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Volvo

Volvo XC90 D5
Bailey Pageant Ardennes

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Volvo 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 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 77%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 172 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.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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.

More information

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


Specifications

Volvo XC90 D5
2005-2010

Power
185 PS (136 kW)
Torque
400 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Pageant Ardennes

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


User Reviews

G Roberts reviewed a Volvo XC90 D5:

"xc90 d5 manual loved towing with this car mid 20s when towing lunar quasar 546 and mid 30s without. There was very little movement when hgv,s or coaches are about. I liked towing with this car unlike last car which felt twitchy with the van on the back but no worries now unless the slave cylinder fails as it did on the way home. Anyway could happen to any car, still loved towing with this would recommend this to anyone and being a manual a lower road tax."

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