 | Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Elddis Avante 462 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 54 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Elddis.
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 Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI with a Elddis Avante 462 with an actual weight of 1254 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Elddis with a User Payload (123 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
162
110
Mountains
Risk of snaking
145
113
Weight ratio: 90% (105% of kerbweight)
1254 kg
1400 kg
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| Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Elddis Avante 462 | |
Actual Weights
- Elddis Avante 462: 1254 kg.
- Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI: 1400 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 90%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 162 points).
- Speeds of 63 mph (102 km/h) to 70 mph (113 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 110 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 27.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 145 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 53 mph (86 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 54 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 90%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 105%.
- 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 65 - 75 kg.
- Towball limit is 50 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 113 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 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.
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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