 | BMW 320d
Eriba Exciting 560 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 20 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Eriba.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The BMW 320d with a Eriba Exciting 560 with an actual weight of 1620 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the BMW is in general good. But the weight of the Eriba with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is (too) heavy. Move the luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast and carefully. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
235
221
Mountains
Risk of snaking
284
83
Weight ratio: 94% (108% of kerbweight)
1620 kg
1720 kg
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| BMW 320d
Eriba Exciting 560 | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Exciting 560: 1620 kg.
- BMW 320d: 1720 kg.
- Noseweight: 90 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 94%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 235 points).
- Speeds of 74 mph (120 km/h) to 80 mph (129 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 221 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 16 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 284 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 (2600 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 67 mph (108 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 20 kg (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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 94%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 108%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. 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 a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 80 - 90 kg.
- Towball limit is 75 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 83 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 good.
- Proper and careful loading is essential!
- It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.
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.
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