The Chevrolet Orlando 2.0 VCDi aut. with a Wilk S3-450 HTD with an actual weight of 1270 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Chevrolet is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Wilk 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
221
243
Mountains
Risk of snaking
258
201
Weight ratio: 66% (73% of kerbweight)
1270 kg
1934 kg
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Chevrolet Orlando 2.0 VCDi aut. Wilk S3-450 HTD
Actual Weights
Wilk S3-450 HTD: 1270 kg.
Chevrolet Orlando 2.0 VCDi aut.: 1934 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 221 points).
Speeds of 73 mph (118 km/h) to 79 mph (127 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 243 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 19.8 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 258 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 63 mph (102 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Chevrolet 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 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 73%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 201 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.