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Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi VGT
Bailey Olympus 504

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi VGT with a Bailey Olympus 504 with an actual weight of 1424 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Kia is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Bailey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
224
251

Mountains
Risk of snaking
232
205

Weight ratio: 63% (69% of kerbweight) 1424 kg 2265 kg

Payloads

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Kia

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi VGT
Bailey Olympus 504

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Kia 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 small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 205 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.

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

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi VGT
2006-2009

Power
170 PS (125 kW)
Torque
392 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Olympus 504

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


User Reviews

Roger Clarke reviewed a Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi VGT:

"I have got a 2007 Kia Sorento Titan (2.5 diesel 170bhp), it has now be chipped to 220bhp.I tow an Avondale Eagle 2007. The Kia is a perfect car for towing and has great stability in all weathers. Plenty of torque and good mpg, it takes hills with little effort."

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