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Kia

Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 aut.
Fleetwood Heritage 560-4

Fleetwood
Performance
Weight

The Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 aut. with a Fleetwood Heritage 560-4 with an actual weight of 1480 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Kia is in general good. And also the weight of the Fleetwood 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
251
209

Mountains
Risk of snaking
284
182

Weight ratio: 68% (75% of kerbweight) 1480 kg 2186 kg

Payloads

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Kia

Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 aut.
Fleetwood Heritage 560-4

Fleetwood

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Kia 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 (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 68%. 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 80 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.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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

Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 aut.
2007-2009

Power
241 PS (177 kW)
Torque
307 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Fleetwood Heritage 560-4

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


User Reviews

Laurie Scott reviewed a Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 aut.:

"I have had my Kia Sorento 3.5L V6 for almost a year and have towed on several mixed length journeys. I find it a real pleasure to tow the caravan, which is a dealer special Fleetwood 560-4 from Caravanland in Banbury. Overtaking is no problem, and with the cruise comtrol on it is a dream keeping 60 mph on the clock on the motorway. Fuel consumption with the van on tow is little different from the unladen figures at around 17mpg. I regularly get 17mpg where I live on the Isle of Wight, which is not renowned for long stretches of road where you do not have to change gear a lot!"

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