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BMW 320d
Elddis Odyssey 544

Elddis
Performance
Weight

The BMW 320d with a Elddis Odyssey 544 with an actual weight of 1560 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the BMW is in general fairly good. But the weight of the Elddis with a User Payload (188 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is (too) heavy. Move the luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast and carefully. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
230
205

Mountains
Risk of snaking
267
89

Weight ratio: 92% (104% of kerbweight) 1560 kg 1700 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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BMW

BMW 320d
Elddis Odyssey 544

Elddis

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the BMW is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 92%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 104%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. 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 a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 89 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.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.

 

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

BMW 320d
2005-2007

Power
163 PS (120 kW)
Torque
340 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Elddis Odyssey 544

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


User Reviews

Darren reviewed a BMW 320d:

"didnt realise this van was as heavy as it is but towing it is quite easy lots of power and being sensable and it's quite safe and does'nt snake."

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