The towing limit is exceeded by 80 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Bailey. Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI with a Bailey Pageant S6 Burgundy with an actual weight of 1380 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Skoda is in general just sufficient. But the weight of the Bailey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
155
108
Mountains
Risk of snaking
129
107
Weight ratio: 88% (101% of kerbweight)
1380 kg
1570 kg
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Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI Bailey Pageant S6 Burgundy
Actual Weights
Bailey Pageant S6 Burgundy: 1380 kg.
Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI: 1570 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 88%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 155 points).
Speeds of 63 mph (102 km/h) to 69 mph (112 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 108 points).
Slightly higher revs (2300 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 29.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 129 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 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 51 mph (83 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 80 kg (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 88%. 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 exist. 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 knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 107 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 just sufficient.
Proper and careful loading is still important!
It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.