The Landrover Discovery Td5 aut. with a Adria Altea 542 UK with an actual weight of 1235 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Landrover is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Adria 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
190
227
Mountains
Risk of snaking
169
259
Weight ratio: 50% (55% of kerbweight)
1235 kg
2455 kg
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Landrover Discovery Td5 aut. Adria Altea 542 UK
Actual Weights
Adria Altea 542 UK: 1235 kg.
Landrover Discovery Td5 aut.: 2455 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 50%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 190 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (114 km/h) to 77 mph (124 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 227 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 28 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 169 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3100 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 56 mph (90 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 (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 50%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 55%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 259 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.