 | Landrover Discovery Td5 aut.
Abbey Spectrum 540 TA |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Landrover Discovery Td5 aut. with a Abbey Spectrum 540 TA with an actual weight of 1715 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Landrover is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Abbey 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
175
208
Mountains
Risk of snaking
134
187
Weight ratio: 70% (76% of kerbweight)
1715 kg
2455 kg
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| Landrover Discovery Td5 aut.
Abbey Spectrum 540 TA | |
Actual Weights
- Abbey Spectrum 540 TA: 1715 kg.
- Landrover Discovery Td5 aut.: 2455 kg.
- Noseweight: 95 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 175 points).
- Speeds of 69 mph (112 km/h) to 76 mph (123 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 32.2 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 134 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes from 11% to 12%.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 52 mph (84 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Landrover 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.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 76%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 95 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 187 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 good match, sometimes 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.
More information
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