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Volvo S40 2.0D
Bailey Pageant S6 Vendee

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The Volvo S40 2.0D with a Bailey Pageant S6 Vendee with an actual weight of 1415 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 fairly good. But the weight of the Bailey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
212
201

Mountains
Risk of snaking
231
122

Weight ratio: 85% (97% of kerbweight) 1415 kg 1663 kg

Payloads

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Volvo

Volvo S40 2.0D
Bailey Pageant S6 Vendee

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Volvo is 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 85%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 97%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. 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 knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 122 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 fairly good.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • 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.

More information

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


Specifications

Volvo S40 2.0D
2004-2008

Power
136 PS (100 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Pageant S6 Vendee

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


User Reviews

Spence reviewed a Volvo S40 2.0D:

"I have had a volvo S40 2.0D SE since April 2007 and decided to purchase a new Bailey Pageant Vendee in July 2008. According to the Directgov website it is recommended that you do not tow more than 85% of the kerbweight of your vehicle, but it is not illegal to tow up to to the manufacturers towing weight limit. Even though the Vendee is 97% of the kerbweight of my S40, I find the S40 handles towing the Vendee relatively easy. As the S40 is a smallish car, when it come to hills, accelerating and braking you can feel the weight, unlike a 4x4, but there is nothing of any concern. All in all, not a bad match. "

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