 | Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 2.0 Tdi 16v
Bailey Unicorn Barcelona |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 2.0 Tdi 16v with a Bailey Unicorn Barcelona with an actual weight of 1726 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Suzuki is in general just 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. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive 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
150
159
Mountains
Risk of snaking
86
130
Weight ratio: 85% (95% of kerbweight)
1726 kg
2025 kg
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| Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 2.0 Tdi 16v
Bailey Unicorn Barcelona | |
Actual Weights
- Bailey Unicorn Barcelona: 1726 kg.
- Suzuki Grand Vitara XL7 2.0 Tdi 16v: 2025 kg.
- Noseweight: 95 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 85%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 150 points).
- Speeds of 64 mph (104 km/h) to 73 mph (118 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 159 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 34.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 86 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 9%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 47 mph (75 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Suzuki is 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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 85%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 95%.
- 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 - 95 kg.
- Towball limit is 75 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 130 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 just sufficient.
- Proper and careful loading is still important!
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
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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