 | Skoda Roomster 1.6 16v aut.
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The Skoda Roomster 1.6 16v aut. with a Caravan with an actual weight of 200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Skoda is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravan 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
204
104
Mountains
Risk of snaking
266
342
Weight ratio: 13% (16% of kerbweight)
200 kg
1485 kg
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| Skoda Roomster 1.6 16v aut.
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Actual Weights
- Caravan : 200 kg.
- Skoda Roomster 1.6 16v aut.: 1485 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 13%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 204 points).
- Speeds of 66 mph (107 km/h) to 74 mph (119 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 104 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 15.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 266 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (4100 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 61 mph (99 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Skoda 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 13%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 16%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 342 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 more than sufficient.
- 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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