Landrover Discovery Sport P300e PHEV Caravan as an example
Advice with maximum weight
We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1600 kg kg with this Landrover.
In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1600 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 Sport P300e PHEV with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1600 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. And also 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 very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
268
332
Mountains
Risk of snaking
302
198
Weight ratio: 65% (71% of kerbweight)
1600 kg
2468 kg
Attention
The Landrover 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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Landrover Discovery Sport P300e PHEV Caravan as an example
Actual Weights
Caravan as an example: 1600 kg.
Landrover Discovery Sport P300e PHEV: 2468 kg.
Noseweight: 85 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 65%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 268 points).
Speeds of 79 mph (128 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 332 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 11 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 302 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 22%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3000 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 68 mph (110 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Landrover is 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 65%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 71%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 198 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.