 | Landrover Discovery Td5 aut.
Coachman Amara 500 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Landrover Discovery Td5 aut. with a Coachman Amara 500 with an actual weight of 1400 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Landrover is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Coachman 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
189
228
Mountains
Risk of snaking
162
227
Weight ratio: 57% (62% of kerbweight)
1400 kg
2455 kg
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| Landrover Discovery Td5 aut.
Coachman Amara 500 | |
Actual Weights
- Coachman Amara 500: 1400 kg.
- Landrover Discovery Td5 aut.: 2455 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 57%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 189 points).
- Speeds of 71 mph (115 km/h) to 78 mph (125 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 228 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 29.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 162 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 (3200 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 55 mph (89 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 57%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 62%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 227 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 in the mountains.
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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