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Volvo V40 1.9 TD
Sprite Major 6

Sprite
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 230 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Sprite.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.

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 Volvo V40 1.9 TD with a Sprite Major 6 with an actual weight of 1430 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Volvo is in general moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. But the weight of the Sprite with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is (too) heavy. Move the luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast and carefully. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
143
59

Mountains
Risk of snaking
105
92

Weight ratio: 92% (105% of kerbweight) 1430 kg 1556 kg

Payloads

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Volvo

Volvo V40 1.9 TD
Sprite Major 6

Sprite

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 230 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 92%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 105%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. 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 a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 92 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 moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Volvo V40 1.9 TD
1997-1999

Power
90 PS (66 kW)
Torque
176 Nm @ 2250 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sprite Major 6

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


User Reviews

cooper reviewed a Volvo V40 1.9 TD:

"i have towed this outfit for 5 years with out any problems. its can be slow going up a gradient but will get there, on motorways it willl keep a steady 60 up slight gradients. gear changes can be quite frequent."

See more Volvo V40 reviews.

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