 | Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Knaus Azur 500 FU |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 20 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Knaus.
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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 Knaus Azur 500 FU with an actual weight of 1420 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general fairly good. But the weight of the Knaus 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!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
224
222
Mountains
Risk of snaking
259
99
Weight ratio: 91% (104% of kerbweight)
1420 kg
1563 kg
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| Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI
Knaus Azur 500 FU | |
Actual Weights
- Knaus Azur 500 FU: 1420 kg.
- Volkswagen Golf 1.9 TDI: 1563 kg.
- Noseweight: 80 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 91%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 224 points).
- Speeds of 73 mph (118 km/h) to 79 mph (127 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 222 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 18.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 259 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 64 mph (104 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 20 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
- The car is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 91%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 104%.
- 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 80 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 99 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 fairly good.
- 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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