 | BMW X1 xDrive 20i
Elddis Avante 626 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The BMW X1 xDrive 20i with a Elddis Avante 626 with an actual weight of 1660 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 good. But the weight of the Elddis with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
261
223
Mountains
Risk of snaking
303
97
Weight ratio: 89% (101% of kerbweight)
1660 kg
1875 kg
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| BMW X1 xDrive 20i
Elddis Avante 626 | |
Actual Weights
- Elddis Avante 626: 1660 kg.
- BMW X1 xDrive 20i: 1875 kg.
- Noseweight: 90 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 89%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 261 points).
- Speeds of 81 mph (130 km/h) to 86 mph (138 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 223 points).
- Higher revs (1800 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 15.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 303 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3400 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 71 mph (115 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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 89%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 101%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 90 kg.
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 97 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.
- Proper and careful loading is essential!
- 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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