 | MG HS aut.
Swift Basecamp Plus |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The MG HS aut. with a Swift Basecamp Plus with an actual weight of 1116 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the MG is in general good. And also the weight of the Swift 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
236
244
Mountains
Risk of snaking
273
225
Weight ratio: 65% (74% of kerbweight)
1116 kg
1716 kg
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| MG HS aut.
Swift Basecamp Plus | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Basecamp Plus: 1116 kg.
- MG HS aut.: 1716 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 65%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 236 points).
- Speeds of 76 mph (122 km/h) to 81 mph (131 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 244 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 17.8 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 273 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 (3100 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 66 mph (107 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the MG is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- 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 74%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 225 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 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.
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