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Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Avondale Dart 510-5

Avondale
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 180 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Avondale.
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 Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion with a Avondale Dart 510-5 with an actual weight of 1180 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Avondale with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
201
192

Mountains
Risk of snaking
210
152

Weight ratio: 79% (93% of kerbweight) 1180 kg 1490 kg

Payloads

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Avondale Dart 510-5

Avondale

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 180 kg (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 79%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 93%.
  • 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 152 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.
  • 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 Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
2013-2017

Power
110 PS (81 kW)
Torque
250 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Avondale Dart 510-5

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


User Reviews

allancameron42@gmail.com reviewed a Volkswagen Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion:

"Great stable little car for towing. Powers up hills no bother at all and on the flat I can put it in to fifth and the cruise control does the rest. Downside is golf is small and we need an estate car. If your towing a lightweight van and are confident with the extra weight then in my view the car we have is fit for purpose."

See more Volkswagen Golf reviews.

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