 | Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI aut.
Bailey Ranger 470/4 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI aut. with a Bailey Ranger 470/4 with an actual weight of 1167 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 more than sufficient. 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 good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
186
151
Mountains
Risk of snaking
190
182
Weight ratio: 71% (81% of kerbweight)
1167 kg
1635 kg
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| Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI aut.
Bailey Ranger 470/4 | |
Actual Weights
- Bailey Ranger 470/4: 1167 kg.
- Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI aut.: 1635 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 71%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 186 points).
- Speeds of 67 mph (108 km/h) to 73 mph (118 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 151 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 190 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 15%.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 57 mph (92 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 81%.
- 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 182 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.
- 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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