 | Volkswagen T5 Multivan 2.5 TDI
Bailey Unicorn III Cadiz |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volkswagen T5 Multivan 2.5 TDI with a Bailey Unicorn III Cadiz with an actual weight of 1537 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general good. 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 very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
241
283
Mountains
Risk of snaking
262
215
Weight ratio: 60% (65% of kerbweight)
1537 kg
2574 kg
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| Volkswagen T5 Multivan 2.5 TDI
Bailey Unicorn III Cadiz | |
Actual Weights
- Bailey Unicorn III Cadiz: 1537 kg.
- Volkswagen T5 Multivan 2.5 TDI: 2574 kg.
- Noseweight: 85 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 60%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 241 points).
- Speeds of 79 mph (127 km/h) to 84 mph (136 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 283 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 20.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 262 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2500 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 66 mph (106 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen 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 driving license.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 60%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 65%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 215 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 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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