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Volvo V60 D6 TwinEngine
Caravan as an example

Caravan

Advice with maximum weight

We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1800 kg kg with this Volvo.

In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1250 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.

Performance
Weight

The Volvo V60 D6 TwinEngine with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1250 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Volvo is in general very good. If the hybrid battery is not completely empty. And also the weight of the Caravan with a User Payload (-350 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
273
351

Mountains
Risk of snaking
358
242

Weight ratio: 55% (61% of kerbweight) 1250 kg 2255 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

Car
Caravan

A User Payload of -350 kg in the caravan is not realistic in practice.


Attention

The Volvo is a hybrid car. The calculated performance depends on the amount of power available in the battery. The advice and performance are based on average use where there is still a small amount of power in the battery.



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Volvo

Volvo V60 D6 TwinEngine
Caravan as an example

Caravan

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Volvo 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 55%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 61%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 242 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.
  • Safe driving is possible.
  • It's a perfect match!

 

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.


Specifications

Volvo V60 D6 TwinEngine
2015-2018

Power
283 PS (208 kW)
Torque
660 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Caravan as an example

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

AdriPiq reviewed a Volvo V60 D6 TwinEngine:

"The combination seems very stable, even at high speeds.
The car drives smoothly as if there is no caravan behind.
At lower speeds on flat roads, you can run only with the electric motor (pure mode)
I have not yet driven in side winds, but when some bus drives faster and overtakes you I don't feel anything.
While parking on mud, AWD is the solution, and works pretty well.
The electric range is critically reduced, and the fuel consumption is high (10 L/100km) but it is manageable."

See more Volvo V60 reviews.

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