 | Volvo V60 CC D4 AWD
Adria Adora 462/472 UP |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Volvo V60 CC D4 AWD with a Adria Adora 462/472 UP with an actual weight of 1420 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 Adria 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
264
285
Mountains
Risk of snaking
325
193
Weight ratio: 69% (76% of kerbweight)
1420 kg
2062 kg
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| Volvo V60 CC D4 AWD
Adria Adora 462/472 UP | |
Actual Weights
- Adria Adora 462/472 UP: 1420 kg.
- Volvo V60 CC D4 AWD: 2062 kg.
- Noseweight: 80 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 264 points).
- Speeds of 81 mph (130 km/h) to 86 mph (138 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 285 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 14.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 325 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2300 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 72 mph (116 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 (or B96) driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 76%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
- 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 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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