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Seat Leon 1.9 TDI
Knaus Sport 450 QU

Knaus
Performance
Weight

The Seat Leon 1.9 TDI with a Knaus Sport 450 QU with an actual weight of 1250 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Seat is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Knaus 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
182
120

Mountains
Risk of snaking
184
145

Weight ratio: 80% (91% of kerbweight) 1250 kg 1571 kg

Payloads

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Seat

Seat Leon 1.9 TDI
Knaus Sport 450 QU

Knaus

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Seat is 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 80%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 91%.
  • 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 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 145 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 more than sufficient.
  • 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

Seat Leon 1.9 TDI
2000-2005

Power
110 PS (81 kW)
Torque
235 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Knaus Sport 450 QU

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


User Reviews

juan cortes reviewed a Seat Leon 1.9 TDI:

"he recorrido toda espaņa con 15600 km con carabana no he tenido ningun problemani subiendo ni bajando en autopista no baja de 90 o 100 sin problema tambien llevo un estavilizador muy grande
"

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