The Audi Q7 3.0 TDI with a Coachman Laser 655/6 with an actual weight of 1900 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Audi is in general very good. But the weight of the Coachman with a User Payload (179 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
302
394
Mountains
Risk of snaking
363
116
Weight ratio: 83% (92% of kerbweight)
1900 kg
2295 kg
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Audi Q7 3.0 TDI Coachman Laser 655/6
Actual Weights
Coachman Laser 655/6: 1900 kg.
Audi Q7 3.0 TDI: 2295 kg.
Noseweight: 100 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 83%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 302 points).
Speeds of 89 mph (143 km/h) to 93 mph (150 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 394 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 11.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 363 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
A speed of 80 mph (129 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Audi 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 83%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 92%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. 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 knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
Recommended noseweight is 100 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 116 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.
Proper and careful loading is still important!
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.