The Landrover Range Rover V8 with a Elddis Crusader Cyclone with an actual weight of 1735 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 Landrover is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Elddis with a User Payload (173 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
169
189
Mountains
Risk of snaking
100
108
Weight ratio: 86% (96% of kerbweight)
1735 kg
2016 kg
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Landrover Range Rover V8 Elddis Crusader Cyclone
Actual Weights
Elddis Crusader Cyclone: 1735 kg.
Landrover Range Rover V8: 2016 kg.
Noseweight: 95 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 86%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 169 points).
Speeds of 66 mph (107 km/h) to 76 mph (123 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 189 points).
Slightly higher revs (2200 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 29.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 100 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 9%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 48 mph (78 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Landrover 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 86%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 96%.
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 95 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 108 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.
Proper and careful loading is essential!
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.