 | Volvo V60 D6 TwinEngine
Tabbert Vivaldi 560 EMK |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volvo V60 D6 TwinEngine with a Tabbert Vivaldi 560 EMK with an actual weight of 1800 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. If the hybrid battery is not completely empty. And also the weight of the Tabbert with a User Payload (180 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
257
323
Mountains
Risk of snaking
331
144
Weight ratio: 80% (88% of kerbweight)
1800 kg
2255 kg
Attention
The Volvo is a hybrid car. The calculated performance depends on the amount of power available in the battery. The advice and performance are based on average use where there is still a small amount of power in the battery.
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| Volvo V60 D6 TwinEngine
Tabbert Vivaldi 560 EMK | |
Actual Weights
- Tabbert Vivaldi 560 EMK: 1800 kg.
- Volvo V60 D6 TwinEngine: 2255 kg.
- Noseweight: 95 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 80%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 257 points).
- Speeds of 77 mph (124 km/h) to 88 mph (142 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 323 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 11.2 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 331 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 30%). Not even on Hill starts.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 68 mph (109 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volvo is 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 80%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 88%.
- 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 95 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 144 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.
- 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.
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