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Volkswagen Golf 1.6
Standaard Caravan

Standaard Caravan
Performance
Weight

The Volkswagen Golf 1.6 with a Standaard Caravan with an actual weight of 1200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Standaard Caravan with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
179
81

Mountains
Risk of snaking
166
140

Weight ratio: 82% (95% of kerbweight) 1200 kg 1457 kg

Payloads

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen Golf 1.6
Standaard Caravan

Standaard Caravan

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Volkswagen is 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 82%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 95%.
  • 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 70 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 140 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 sufficient.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

 

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

Volkswagen Golf 1.6
2008-2012

Power
102 PS (75 kW)
Torque
148 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Standaard Caravan

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


User Reviews

mr m maddock reviewed a Volkswagen Golf 1.6:

"towes very well,i towed a swift corniche 14.4 weight 1050 full laden.nose weight 68kg.well on top of the job.out fit felt very stable.2007 1.6 FSI.GOOD MILES PER GALLON36MPGTOWEING"

See more Volkswagen Golf reviews.

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