 | Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI 4x4
Fleetwood Colchester 470 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI 4x4 with a Fleetwood Colchester 470 with an actual weight of 1255 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Skoda 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 very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
228
242
Mountains
Risk of snaking
257
187
Weight ratio: 70% (78% of kerbweight)
1255 kg
1805 kg
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| Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI 4x4
Fleetwood Colchester 470 | |
Actual Weights
- Fleetwood Colchester 470: 1255 kg.
- Skoda Octavia Scout 2.0 TDI 4x4: 1805 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 228 points).
- Speeds of 74 mph (120 km/h) to 80 mph (129 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 242 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 18.8 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 257 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 64 mph (104 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Skoda 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 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
- 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 187 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.
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