 | Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GT
Fleetwood Sonata Rhapsody |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GT with a Fleetwood Sonata Rhapsody with an actual weight of 1375 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general good. But the weight of the Fleetwood with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
244
253
Mountains
Risk of snaking
299
115
Weight ratio: 86% (99% of kerbweight)
1375 kg
1593 kg
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| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GT
Fleetwood Sonata Rhapsody | |
Actual Weights
- Fleetwood Sonata Rhapsody: 1375 kg.
- Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI GT: 1593 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 86%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 244 points).
- Speeds of 76 mph (123 km/h) to 82 mph (132 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 253 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 15.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 299 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 21%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 68 mph (110 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen 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 86%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 99%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. 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 knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 115 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 good.
- Proper and careful loading is still important!
- 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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