The BMW X5 3.0d aut. with a Bailey Olympus 624 with an actual weight of 1593 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the BMW is in general good. And also the weight of the Bailey 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
244
279
Mountains
Risk of snaking
279
193
Weight ratio: 64% (70% of kerbweight)
1593 kg
2470 kg
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BMW X5 3.0d aut. Bailey Olympus 624
Actual Weights
Bailey Olympus 624: 1593 kg.
BMW X5 3.0d aut.: 2470 kg.
Noseweight: 85 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 64%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 244 points).
Speeds of 79 mph (127 km/h) to 84 mph (136 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 279 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 19.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 279 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2500 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 67 mph (108 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the BMW is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
The car is too heavily loaded.
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 70%.
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 193 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.