 | Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI
Swift Basecamp |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI with a Swift Basecamp with an actual weight of 1079 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 good. And also the weight of the Swift 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
239
277
Mountains
Risk of snaking
291
209
Weight ratio: 64% (73% of kerbweight)
1079 kg
1699 kg
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| Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI
Swift Basecamp | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Basecamp: 1079 kg.
- Volkswagen Golf Sportsvan 2.0 TDI: 1699 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 64%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 239 points).
- Speeds of 76 mph (122 km/h) to 81 mph (131 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 277 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 16.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 291 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 (2300 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 68 mph (109 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen is more than 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 64%. 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 65 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 209 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.
- 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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