 | BMW 530i aut.
Swift Challenger SE 480 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The BMW 530i aut. with a Swift Challenger SE 480 with an actual weight of 1361 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the BMW is in general very good. And also the weight of the Swift 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
261
242
Mountains
Risk of snaking
318
167
Weight ratio: 74% (83% of kerbweight)
1361 kg
1835 kg
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| BMW 530i aut.
Swift Challenger SE 480 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Challenger SE 480: 1361 kg.
- BMW 530i aut.: 1835 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 74%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 261 points).
- Speeds of 79 mph (128 km/h) to 84 mph (136 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 242 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 13.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 318 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 (3000 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 72 mph (116 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the BMW 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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 83%.
- 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 75 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 167 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.
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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