We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1930 kg kg with this Landrover.
In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1930 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.
Performance
Weight
The Landrover Discovery 2.0 Si4 with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1930 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Landrover is in general very good. But the weight of the Caravan 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
293
337
Mountains
Risk of snaking
339
130
Weight ratio: 81% (88% of kerbweight)
1930 kg
2387 kg
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Landrover Discovery 2.0 Si4 Caravan as an example
Actual Weights
Caravan as an example: 1930 kg.
Landrover Discovery 2.0 Si4: 2387 kg.
Noseweight: 100 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 81%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 293 points).
Speeds of 87 mph (141 km/h) to 92 mph (148 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 337 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 14 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 339 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 24%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 77 mph (124 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 driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 81%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 88%.
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 100 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 130 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.
Proper and careful loading is still important!
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.