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Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI
Bailey Ranger 550

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI with a Bailey Ranger 550 with an actual weight of 1278 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Volkswagen 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
230
233

Mountains
Risk of snaking
266
182

Weight ratio: 71% (79% of kerbweight) 1278 kg 1810 kg

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI
Bailey Ranger 550

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Volkswagen is more than sufficient (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 71%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 182 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.
  • 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

Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI
2005-2010

Power
140 PS (103 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Ranger 550

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


User Reviews

G Evans reviewed a Volkswagen Passat Variant 2.0 TDI:

"Had lots of problems towing a Bailey Ranger with a Toyota, which was unstable at 47 mph, even though the caravan was perfectly loaded. Bought a vw Passat, which not only tows brilliantly, You don't know the caravan is there.If you buy a 2005 to 2010 Passat, th outcome is awseome."

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