The Audi A4 2.5 TDI with a Adria Adora 542 PU with an actual weight of 1401 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Audi is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Adria with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
225
199
Mountains
Risk of snaking
261
153
Weight ratio: 77% (87% of kerbweight)
1401 kg
1810 kg
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Audi A4 2.5 TDI Adria Adora 542 PU
Actual Weights
Adria Adora 542 PU: 1401 kg.
Audi A4 2.5 TDI: 1810 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 77%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 225 points).
Speeds of 73 mph (118 km/h) to 79 mph (127 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 199 points).
Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 17.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 261 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2900 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 65 mph (105 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Audi 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 77%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 87%.
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 80 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 153 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 fairly 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.