 | Volvo V40 T4
Sprite Swing |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Volvo V40 T4 with a Sprite Swing with an actual weight of 1100 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. And also 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 very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
283
307
Mountains
Risk of snaking
333
193
Weight ratio: 69% (79% of kerbweight)
1100 kg
1598 kg
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| Volvo V40 T4
Sprite Swing | |
Actual Weights
- Sprite Swing: 1100 kg.
- Volvo V40 T4: 1598 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 283 points).
- Speeds of 84 mph (136 km/h) to 89 mph (143 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 307 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 13 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 333 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 24%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 76 mph (122 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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, a B driving license is enough.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 193 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.
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