 | Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD aut.
Bailey Olympus 624 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD aut. with a Bailey Olympus 624 with an actual weight of 1593 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Jeep 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 pretty good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
234
300
Mountains
Risk of snaking
259
166
Weight ratio: 71% (78% of kerbweight)
1593 kg
2231 kg
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| Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD aut.
Bailey Olympus 624 | |
Actual Weights
- Bailey Olympus 624: 1593 kg.
- Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD aut.: 2231 kg.
- Noseweight: 85 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 71%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 234 points).
- Speeds of 77 mph (124 km/h) to 82 mph (133 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 300 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 20.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 259 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 (2400 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 65 mph (105 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 71%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
- There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
- Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 166 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.
- If the caravan is well loaded 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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