 | Volkswagen Touareg TDI V10 aut.
Airstream 532 |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The maximum train weight is exceeded by 922 kg!The Volkswagen Touareg TDI V10 aut. with a Airstream 532 with an actual weight of 1678 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 Airstream 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
317
447
Mountains
Risk of snaking
404
225
Weight ratio: 59% (64% of kerbweight)
1678 kg
2824 kg
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| Volkswagen Touareg TDI V10 aut.
Airstream 532 | |
Actual Weights
- Airstream 532: 1678 kg.
- Volkswagen Touareg TDI V10 aut.: 2824 kg.
- Noseweight: 90 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 59%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 317 points).
- Speeds of 95 mph (153 km/h) to 98 mph (158 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 447 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 9.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 404 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 30%). Not even on Hill starts.
- On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
- A speed of 87 mph (140 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The maximum train weight is exceeded by 922 kg (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 59%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 64%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 90 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 225 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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