 | Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD
Bailey Ranger 550/6 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD with a Bailey Ranger 550/6 with an actual weight of 1258 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Chrysler is in general good. And also the weight of the Bailey 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
228
271
Mountains
Risk of snaking
249
250
Weight ratio: 53% (58% of kerbweight)
1258 kg
2360 kg
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| Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD
Bailey Ranger 550/6 | |
Actual Weights
- Bailey Ranger 550/6: 1258 kg.
- Chrysler Grand Voyager 2.8 CRD: 2360 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 53%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 228 points).
- Speeds of 76 mph (122 km/h) to 81 mph (131 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 271 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 20.8 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 249 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 (2700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 64 mph (103 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Chrysler 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 53%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 58%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 250 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.
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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