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Volvo S60 2.4
Caravan

Caravan
Performance
Weight

The Volvo S60 2.4 with a Caravan with an actual weight of 0 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 Caravan with a User Payload (0 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
351
926

Mountains
Risk of snaking
432
368

Weight ratio: 0% (0% of kerbweight) 0 kg 1703 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

Car
Caravan

A User Payload of 0 kg in the caravan is not realistic in practice.




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Volvo

Volvo S60 2.4
Caravan

Caravan

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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 0%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 0%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 368 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.

More information

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


Specifications

Volvo S60 2.4
2000-2010

Power
170 PS (125 kW)
Torque
225 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Caravan

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


User Reviews

Albert reviewed a Volvo S60 2.4:

"I am towing a vintage Airstream with a Volvo S60. Combined mass is about 4125 kg. This is legal in North America; car manufacturers' tow ratings are recommendations, not legally binding. The setup uses a custom built receiver (towbar) and a weight distributing hitch (search for Eaz-Lift) to send a large portion of the noseweight to the front tires of the car; the car has a level attitude despite a noseweight in excess of 250kg. Friction sway controls are used to ensure stability. An electric brake controller is used to activate the electrically actuated (12V) trailer brakes when the brake pedal is depressed.

Set up of this outfit was done by www.canamrv.ca.

The combination performs very comfortably while cruising at 100 to 110 km/h, without snaking (yaw). Some clutch slip is required to start, but hill climbing ability compares favourably to large American SUVs towing 3500 kg + trailers. Top speed in 5th has been observed as 118 km/h (rather than the 120 calculated on this site), but there may have been a very slight upgrade involved. Driving is normally done in 4th gear; 3rd is only occasionally required for steeper hills.

The calculations provided by www.towcar.eu/caravantrekker.nl are impressively accurate, and I consider them very useful and reliable. "

See more Volvo S60 reviews.

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