 | Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Eriba Touring Troll 552 GT |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI with a Eriba Touring Troll 552 GT with an actual weight of 1140 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Skoda is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Eriba with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
224
231
Mountains
Risk of snaking
235
187
Weight ratio: 71% (82% of kerbweight)
1140 kg
1595 kg
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| Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Eriba Touring Troll 552 GT | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Touring Troll 552 GT: 1140 kg.
- Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI: 1595 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 71%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 224 points).
- Speeds of 75 mph (121 km/h) to 81 mph (130 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 231 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 21.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 235 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 15%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3000 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 63 mph (102 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Skoda is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 71%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 187 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.
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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