 | Lexus GS 300
Bailey Ranger 550/6 |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Lexus GS 300 with a Bailey Ranger 550/6 with an actual weight of 1258 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Lexus is in general very 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
277
263
Mountains
Risk of snaking
336
201
Weight ratio: 66% (74% of kerbweight)
1258 kg
1895 kg
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| Lexus GS 300
Bailey Ranger 550/6 | |
Actual Weights
- Bailey Ranger 550/6: 1258 kg.
- Lexus GS 300: 1895 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 277 points).
- Speeds of 82 mph (133 km/h) to 87 mph (140 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 263 points).
- Higher revs (2000 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 12.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 336 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2900 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 75 mph (121 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Lexus is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 74%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 201 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 very 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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