The Volvo V70 2.4 aut. with a Lunar Zenith 5 with an actual weight of 1205 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Lunar 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
239
197
Mountains
Risk of snaking
275
204
Weight ratio: 65% (73% of kerbweight)
1205 kg
1858 kg
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Volvo V70 2.4 aut. Lunar Zenith 5
Actual Weights
Lunar Zenith 5: 1205 kg.
Volvo V70 2.4 aut.: 1858 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 65%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 239 points).
Speeds of 76 mph (123 km/h) to 82 mph (132 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 197 points).
Slightly higher revs (2200 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 17.5 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 275 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3600 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 67 mph (108 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Volvo is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
The car is too heavily loaded.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 65%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 73%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 204 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 fairly 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.