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Volkswagen Passat 1.6 FSI
Bailey Ranger 500/5

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The Volkswagen Passat 1.6 FSI with a Bailey Ranger 500/5 with an actual weight of 1244 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 sufficient. 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 pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
185
75

Mountains
Risk of snaking
178
160

Weight ratio: 75% (86% of kerbweight) 1244 kg 1648 kg

Payloads

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passat 1.6 FSI
Bailey Ranger 500/5

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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 75%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 86%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 160 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.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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

Volkswagen Passat 1.6 FSI
2005-2007

Power
116 PS (85 kW)
Torque
155 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Ranger 500/5

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


User Reviews

Eddie Purcell reviewed a Volkswagen Passat 1.6 FSI:

"Hi All, quiet new to towing i have a bailey Ranger 500/5 1044kg which i was towing with a vw passat 1.6 fsi 115bhp "i know i know cringe"overall a good car but quiet frankly this outfit wouldn't pull the socks of a dead man.motorway driving ok!!! on the flat and level, on inclines a real struggle i had to change to an avensis D4D 2.0 an absolute dream."

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