The Landrover Discovery Td5 with a Coachman Amara 530/4 with an actual weight of 1500 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Landrover is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Coachman with a User Payload (195 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
200
205
Mountains
Risk of snaking
176
200
Weight ratio: 63% (69% of kerbweight)
1500 kg
2375 kg
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Landrover Discovery Td5 Coachman Amara 530/4
Actual Weights
Coachman Amara 530/4: 1500 kg.
Landrover Discovery Td5: 2375 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 63%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 200 points).
Speeds of 73 mph (117 km/h) to 78 mph (126 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 205 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 27 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 176 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3500 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 57 mph (92 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 63%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 69%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 200 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 more than sufficient.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.