 | MG ZT 135 CDTi 2.0 16v
Coachman VIP 520/4 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 48 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Coachman.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The MG ZT 135 CDTi 2.0 16v with a Coachman VIP 520/4 with an actual weight of 1648 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the MG is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Coachman with a normally distributed User Payload (200 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
201
170
Mountains
Risk of snaking
203
92
Weight ratio: 91% (102% of kerbweight)
1648 kg
1810 kg
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| MG ZT 135 CDTi 2.0 16v
Coachman VIP 520/4 | |
Actual Weights
- Coachman VIP 520/4: 1648 kg.
- MG ZT 135 CDTi 2.0 16v: 1810 kg.
- Noseweight: 90 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 91%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 201 points).
- Speeds of 70 mph (113 km/h) to 76 mph (123 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 170 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 22.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 203 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 60 mph (96 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 48 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 91%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 102%.
- 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 90 kg.
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 92 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 more than sufficient.
- 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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