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Suzuki Vitara 1.6 16v
Bailey Ranger 460

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 39 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Bailey.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.

We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!

The Suzuki Vitara 1.6 16v with a Bailey Ranger 460 with an actual weight of 1139 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

The motor preformance of the Suzuki is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Bailey with a User Payload (198 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
176
83

Mountains
Risk of snaking
159
147

Weight ratio: 82% (96% of kerbweight) 1139 kg 1390 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

Car
Caravan




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Suzuki

Suzuki Vitara 1.6 16v
Bailey Ranger 460

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 39 kg (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 82%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 96%.
  • 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 70 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 147 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 sufficient.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

 

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

Suzuki Vitara 1.6 16v
1994-1997

Power
97 PS (71 kW)
Torque
132 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Ranger 460

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


User Reviews

Andrew reviewed a Suzuki Vitara 1.6 16v:

"The automatic review seems very accurate - 5th gear is only useful on the level, but apart from that, its fine. (We have 60MPH speed limit when towing anyway)"

See more Suzuki Vitara reviews.

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