The Volkswagen Touareg TDI V10 aut. with a Sterling Eccles Emerald with an actual weight of 1383 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general very good. And also the weight of the Sterling 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
317
441
Mountains
Risk of snaking
409
259
Weight ratio: 49% (53% of kerbweight)
1383 kg
2824 kg
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The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 317 points).
Speeds of 94 mph (152 km/h) to 97 mph (157 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 441 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 8.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 409 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 30%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
A speed of 87 mph (140 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The maximum train weight is exceeded by 627 kg (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 49%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 53%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 259 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.