 | Volvo XC90 D5 aut.
Elddis Crusader Mistral |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Volvo XC90 D5 aut. with a Elddis Crusader Mistral with an actual weight of 1550 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volvo is in general very good. And also the weight of the Elddis with a User Payload (153 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
254
301
Mountains
Risk of snaking
305
191
Weight ratio: 66% (72% of kerbweight)
1550 kg
2366 kg
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| Volvo XC90 D5 aut.
Elddis Crusader Mistral | |
Actual Weights
- Elddis Crusader Mistral: 1550 kg.
- Volvo XC90 D5 aut.: 2366 kg.
- Noseweight: 85 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 254 points).
- Speeds of 80 mph (129 km/h) to 85 mph (137 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 301 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 17.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 305 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 23%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 69 mph (111 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volvo 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 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 72%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 191 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 very 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.
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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