Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 Sterling Eccles SE Topaz
Performance
Weight
The Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 with a Sterling Eccles SE Topaz with an actual weight of 1282 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Landrover is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (121 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
212
242
Mountains
Risk of snaking
224
217
Weight ratio: 62% (68% of kerbweight)
1282 kg
2070 kg
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Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4 Sterling Eccles SE Topaz
Actual Weights
Sterling Eccles SE Topaz: 1282 kg.
Landrover Freelander 2.2 TD4: 2070 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 62%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 212 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (115 km/h) to 79 mph (128 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 242 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 20.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 224 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2500 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 60 mph (97 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Landrover 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 62%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 217 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.
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.