Ssangyong Rexton 270 Xdi aut. Bailey Pegasus Milan
Performance
Weight
The Ssangyong Rexton 270 Xdi aut. with a Bailey Pegasus Milan with an actual weight of 1499 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Ssangyong is in general good. And also the weight of the Bailey with a User Payload (168 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
236
250
Mountains
Risk of snaking
255
194
Weight ratio: 65% (71% of kerbweight)
1499 kg
2323 kg
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Ssangyong Rexton 270 Xdi aut. Bailey Pegasus Milan
Actual Weights
Bailey Pegasus Milan: 1499 kg.
Ssangyong Rexton 270 Xdi aut.: 2323 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 65%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 236 points).
Speeds of 78 mph (125 km/h) to 82 mph (133 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 250 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 20.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 255 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 16%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2800 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 65 mph (105 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Ssangyong 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 65%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 71%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 194 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.