 | Volkswagen ID.4 GTX
Caravelair Antares 476 |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Volkswagen ID.4 GTX with a Caravelair Antares 476 with an actual weight of 1140 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general very good. And also the weight of the Caravelair 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
299
413
Mountains
Risk of snaking
365
271
Weight ratio: 47% (51% of kerbweight)
1140 kg
2439 kg
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| Volkswagen ID.4 GTX
Caravelair Antares 476 | |
Actual Weights
- Caravelair Antares 476: 1140 kg.
- Volkswagen ID.4 GTX: 2439 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 47%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 299 points).
- Speeds of 86 mph (139 km/h) to 90 mph (145 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 413 points).
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 9.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 365 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 30%). Not even on Hill starts.
- Estimated efficiency 549 Wh/mile (34.1 kWh/100km).
- A speed of 79 mph (128 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
- The towing range is between 84 miles (20->80% rapid charging) and 140 miles (maximum) 135 - 226 km.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen is 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 47%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 51%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 271 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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