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BMW X3 2.0d aut.
Bailey Pegasus GT65 Rimini

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The BMW X3 2.0d aut. with a Bailey Pegasus GT65 Rimini with an actual weight of 1472 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the BMW is in general very good. And also the weight of the Bailey with a User Payload (158 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
254
258

Mountains
Risk of snaking
309
167

Weight ratio: 72% (81% of kerbweight) 1472 kg 2050 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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BMW

BMW X3 2.0d aut.
Bailey Pegasus GT65 Rimini

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the BMW 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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 81%.
  • 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 167 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 very 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

BMW X3 2.0d aut.
2007-2010

Power
177 PS (130 kW)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Pegasus GT65 Rimini

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


User Reviews

Norman Denyer reviewed a BMW X3 2.0d aut.:

"we have been very pleased with our car and we have only had it 2 years and it tows our Rimini with no problem but I must say that when we brought the car it had already had a new Turbo fitted at 43,000 miles so that was a bonus as far as we could see, but after 20,000 miles later the Turbo has gone again and at our expense I might add!
so we now have been told to let the car tick over for about a minute after towing to let the Turbo cool down and not be starved of oil.
just wondering if anyone else has had this problem?"

See more BMW X3 reviews.

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