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Ssangyong Rexton 290 TD
Bessacarr Cameo 550

Bessacarr
Performance
Weight

The Ssangyong Rexton 290 TD with a Bessacarr Cameo 550 with an actual weight of 1699 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

The motor preformance of the Ssangyong is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Bessacarr with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not 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
185
124

Mountains
Risk of snaking
151
134

Weight ratio: 79% (87% of kerbweight) 1699 kg 2151 kg

Payloads

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Ssangyong

Ssangyong Rexton 290 TD
Bessacarr Cameo 550

Bessacarr

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Ssangyong is more than sufficient (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 79%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 87%.
  • 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 90 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 134 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 sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

 

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

Ssangyong Rexton 290 TD
2002-2006

Power
120 PS (88 kW)
Torque
256 Nm @ 2400 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bessacarr Cameo 550

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


User Reviews

alan r reviewed a Ssangyong Rexton 290 TD:

"I drive a rexton 2.9 td i manual &tow a swift conqueror 630 fixed bed the rexton towes exceptionally well indeed whilst visiting France & on their supburb motorways i had no trouble exceeding 70 mph & could cruise at this speed all day I cruise in 5th gear the rexton is a verry good towing vehicle my van is always packed correctly thus eliminating stress & strain on the vehicle in three years of ownership i have not had any mechanical problems with my vehicle & would reccomend a rexton 2.9 tdi to any caravaner"

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