 | Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16v aut.
Caravelair Antares Luxe 340 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16v aut. with a Caravelair Antares Luxe 340 with an actual weight of 800 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravelair 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
125
69
Mountains
Risk of snaking
106
229
Weight ratio: 60% (71% of kerbweight)
800 kg
1333 kg
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| Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16v aut.
Caravelair Antares Luxe 340 | |
Actual Weights
- Caravelair Antares Luxe 340: 800 kg.
- Volkswagen Polo 1.4 16v aut.: 1333 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 60%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 125 points).
- Speeds of 58 mph (93 km/h) to 64 mph (104 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 69 points).
- Slightly higher revs (3300 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 33.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 106 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 48 mph (77 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen is 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 60%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 71%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 229 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 moderate but for your use maybe 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.
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