 | Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI Quattro
Eriba Nova S 540 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 125 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Eriba.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI Quattro with a Eriba Nova S 540 with an actual weight of 1725 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Audi is in general fairly good. But the weight of the Eriba with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is (too) heavy. Move the luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast and carefully. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
230
208
Mountains
Risk of snaking
261
86
Weight ratio: 92% (103% of kerbweight)
1725 kg
1880 kg
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| Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI Quattro
Eriba Nova S 540 | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Nova S 540: 1725 kg.
- Audi A4 Avant 2.0 TDI Quattro: 1880 kg.
- Noseweight: 95 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 92%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 230 points).
- Speeds of 74 mph (120 km/h) to 80 mph (129 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 208 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 18.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 261 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2800 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 65 mph (105 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 125 kg (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 92%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 103%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. 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 a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 85 - 95 kg.
- Towball limit is 80 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 86 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 fairly good.
- Proper and careful loading is essential!
- It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and 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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