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Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20v
Avondale Argente 480-2

Avondale
Performance
Weight

The Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20v with a Avondale Argente 480-2 with an actual weight of 1300 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Alfa Romeo is in general very good. And also the weight of the Avondale with a User Payload (190 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
274
320

Mountains
Risk of snaking
323
197

Weight ratio: 66% (73% of kerbweight) 1300 kg 1980 kg

Payloads

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

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Alfa Romeo

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20v
Avondale Argente 480-2

Avondale

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Alfa Romeo 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 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 73%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 197 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.
  • 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20v
2006-2013

Power
200 PS (147 kW)
Torque
400 Nm @ 1950 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Avondale Argente 480-2

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


User Reviews

PhilT reviewed a Alfa Romeo 159 Sportwagon 2.4 JTDM 20v:

"Note although this says Argente we have the Rialto 480-2 with a Max Tech weight of 1160kg which was the previous model. The car is also the the later 210 BHP version (but not 4x4) I had towed the caravan with a 2003 Avensis 2.0VVTI which was a little sluggish and ran out of go a little to easy, this outfit on the other hand is superb. The ease with which you can achieve 60mph on the sliproad before joining motorways takes away any fears you may have. For those who know about the car its not the most frugal at 29MPG, but you do get there in style. Pull away needs good clutch control as all the BHP and torque will have the wheels spinning if your not careful, but 1 in 6 (16%) have been achieved also with ease. If your brave enough to own an Alfa they make a superb towcar."

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