The Jeep Cherokee 2.4 [5MT] with a Bailey Pageant Limousin with an actual weight of 1578 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Jeep is in general more than sufficient. But 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 quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
197
142
Mountains
Risk of snaking
182
141
Weight ratio: 78% (87% of kerbweight)
1578 kg
2017 kg
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Jeep Cherokee 2.4 [5MT] Bailey Pageant Limousin
Actual Weights
Bailey Pageant Limousin: 1578 kg.
Jeep Cherokee 2.4 [5MT]: 2017 kg.
Noseweight: 85 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 78%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 197 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (114 km/h) to 77 mph (124 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 142 points).
Slightly higher revs (2500 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 25.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 182 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (4300 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 58 mph (94 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Jeep 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 78%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 87%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. 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 knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 141 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 still important!
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.