 | Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI
Elddis Avante 524 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI with a Elddis Avante 524 with an actual weight of 1362 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 good. And also the weight of the Elddis 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
247
290
Mountains
Risk of snaking
280
237
Weight ratio: 55% (59% of kerbweight)
1362 kg
2494 kg
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| Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI
Elddis Avante 524 | |
Actual Weights
- Elddis Avante 524: 1362 kg.
- Volkswagen Touareg 2.5 TDI: 2494 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 55%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 247 points).
- Speeds of 79 mph (128 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 290 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 19.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 280 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 19%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 67 mph (108 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen 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 55%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 59%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 237 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.
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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