 | Audi Q5 40 TDI Quattro
Buccaneer Cruiser |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Audi Q5 40 TDI Quattro with a Buccaneer Cruiser with an actual weight of 1925 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Audi is in general very good. But the weight of the Buccaneer with a User Payload (159 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is (too) heavy. Move the luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast and carefully. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
264
263
Mountains
Risk of snaking
312
81
Weight ratio: 94% (104% of kerbweight)
1925 kg
2045 kg
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| Audi Q5 40 TDI Quattro
Buccaneer Cruiser | |
Actual Weights
- Buccaneer Cruiser: 1925 kg.
- Audi Q5 40 TDI Quattro: 2045 kg.
- Noseweight: 100 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 94%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 264 points).
- Speeds of 81 mph (131 km/h) to 86 mph (139 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 263 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 15.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 312 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 72 mph (116 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Audi 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 driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 94%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 104%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 100 kg.
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 81 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.
- Proper and careful loading is essential!
- It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.
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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