 | Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Elddis Avante 362 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI with a Elddis Avante 362 with an actual weight of 1202 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 Elddis 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
225
218
Mountains
Risk of snaking
266
176
Weight ratio: 74% (84% of kerbweight)
1202 kg
1630 kg
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| Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI
Elddis Avante 362 | |
Actual Weights
- Elddis Avante 362: 1202 kg.
- Skoda Octavia 2.0 TDI: 1630 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 74%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 225 points).
- Speeds of 73 mph (117 km/h) to 78 mph (126 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 218 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 17.2 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 266 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 19%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 65 mph (105 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Skoda is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
- 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 176 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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