Landrover Range Rover Sport Td V6 Swift Conqueror 580
Performance
Weight
The Landrover Range Rover Sport Td V6 with a Swift Conqueror 580 with an actual weight of 1527 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 Swift 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
266
322
Mountains
Risk of snaking
310
234
Weight ratio: 55% (60% of kerbweight)
1527 kg
2755 kg
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Landrover Range Rover Sport Td V6 Swift Conqueror 580
Actual Weights
Swift Conqueror 580: 1527 kg.
Landrover Range Rover Sport Td V6: 2755 kg.
Noseweight: 85 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 55%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 266 points).
Speeds of 83 mph (134 km/h) to 88 mph (142 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 322 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 17.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 310 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 21%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2300 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 71 mph (114 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 55%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 60%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 234 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.