The Ssangyong Musso 2.9 D with a Abbey GTS Vogue 516 with an actual weight of 1445 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Ssangyong is in general just sufficient. The weight of the Abbey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
135
126
Mountains
Risk of snaking
78
186
Weight ratio: 68% (75% of kerbweight)
1445 kg
2133 kg
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Ssangyong Musso 2.9 D Abbey GTS Vogue 516
Actual Weights
Abbey GTS Vogue 516: 1445 kg.
Ssangyong Musso 2.9 D: 2133 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 68%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 135 points).
Speeds of 64 mph (103 km/h) to 71 mph (114 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 126 points).
Slightly higher revs (2300 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 38.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 78 points).
Performance is not great on steep mountain roads. Hill starts more than 8% requires experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 46 mph (74 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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 (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 75%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 186 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 just sufficient.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.