Toyota LandCruiser 100 4.7 V8 aut. Elddis Avante 636
Performance
Weight
The Toyota LandCruiser 100 4.7 V8 aut. with a Elddis Avante 636 with an actual weight of 1657 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Toyota is in general very 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
281
356
Mountains
Risk of snaking
320
216
Weight ratio: 59% (63% of kerbweight)
1657 kg
2825 kg
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Toyota LandCruiser 100 4.7 V8 aut. Elddis Avante 636
Actual Weights
Elddis Avante 636: 1657 kg.
Toyota LandCruiser 100 4.7 V8 aut.: 2825 kg.
Noseweight: 90 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 59%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 281 points).
Speeds of 86 mph (138 km/h) to 90 mph (145 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 356 points).
Higher revs (2000 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 15.8 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 320 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 21%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 74 mph (119 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Toyota 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 59%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 63%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 90 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 216 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.