The Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. with a Compass Corona 624 with an actual weight of 1630 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Landrover is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Compass with a User Payload (188 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
153
164
Mountains
Risk of snaking
129
110
Weight ratio: 86% (98% of kerbweight)
1630 kg
1893 kg
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Landrover Freelander Td4 aut. Compass Corona 624
Actual Weights
Compass Corona 624: 1630 kg.
Landrover Freelander Td4 aut.: 1893 kg.
Noseweight: 90 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 86%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 153 points).
Speeds of 65 mph (105 km/h) to 71 mph (115 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 164 points).
Slightly higher revs (1800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 33.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 129 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 50 mph (80 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 86%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 98%.
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 90 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 110 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 sufficient.
Proper and careful loading is still important!
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.