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Saab 9-3 2.0 T aut.
Coachman Pastiche 520/4

Coachman
Performance
Weight

The Saab 9-3 2.0 T aut. with a Coachman Pastiche 520/4 with an actual weight of 1590 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Saab is in general fairly good. But the weight of the Coachman with a User Payload (152 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
226
167

Mountains
Risk of snaking
250
94

Weight ratio: 90% (102% of kerbweight) 1590 kg 1760 kg

Payloads

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

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Caravan




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Saab

Saab 9-3 2.0 T aut.
Coachman Pastiche 520/4

Coachman

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Saab is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 90%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 102%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 94 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 fairly good.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.

 

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

Saab 9-3 2.0 T aut.
1999-2000

Power
205 PS (151 kW)
Torque
250 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Coachman Pastiche 520/4

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


User Reviews

Mike Mitchell reviewed a Saab 9-3 2.0 T aut.:

"I have towed a Coachman 520/4 with a year X Reg Saab 93 auto for the last 12 years without any problems at all. Both the car and the caravan have been serviced regularly according to the book. The car has now covered 207,000 miles without any major repairs. Towing with the auto gearbox is a dream. The Coachman is a well balanced unit with no vices when being towed.I would fully recommend this outfit"

See more Saab 9-3 reviews.

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