Landrover Discovery Td5 aut. Abbey Spectrum 535 TA
Performance
Weight
The Landrover Discovery Td5 aut. with a Abbey Spectrum 535 TA with an actual weight of 1690 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Landrover is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Abbey 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
175
209
Mountains
Risk of snaking
134
174
Weight ratio: 69% (75% of kerbweight)
1690 kg
2455 kg
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Landrover Discovery Td5 aut. Abbey Spectrum 535 TA
Actual Weights
Abbey Spectrum 535 TA: 1690 kg.
Landrover Discovery Td5 aut.: 2455 kg.
Noseweight: 90 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 175 points).
Speeds of 69 mph (112 km/h) to 76 mph (123 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 209 points).
Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 32 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 134 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes from 11% to 12%.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 52 mph (84 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 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 75%.
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 90 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 174 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 more than sufficient.
If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.