The Jaguar X-Type Estate 3.0 V6 aut. with a Lunar Lexon 540 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 Jaguar is in general very good. And also the weight of the Lunar with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
262
234
Mountains
Risk of snaking
319
162
Weight ratio: 73% (82% of kerbweight)
1415 kg
1935 kg
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Jaguar X-Type Estate 3.0 V6 aut. Lunar Lexon 540
Actual Weights
Lunar Lexon 540: 1415 kg.
Jaguar X-Type Estate 3.0 V6 aut.: 1935 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 73%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 262 points).
Speeds of 80 mph (129 km/h) to 85 mph (137 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 234 points).
Higher revs (2000 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 14.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 319 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 23%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3300 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 72 mph (116 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Jaguar is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 73%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
Recommended noseweight is 70 - 80 kg.
Towball limit is 60 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 162 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.
If the caravan is well loaded 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.