 | Volkswagen T5 1.9 TDI
Adria Altea 502 DK |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volkswagen T5 1.9 TDI with a Adria Altea 502 DK with an actual weight of 1200 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general just sufficient. The weight of the Adria with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
133
130
Mountains
Risk of snaking
84
227
Weight ratio: 59% (65% of kerbweight)
1200 kg
2035 kg
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| Volkswagen T5 1.9 TDI
Adria Altea 502 DK | |
Actual Weights
- Adria Altea 502 DK: 1200 kg.
- Volkswagen T5 1.9 TDI: 2035 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 59%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 133 points).
- Speeds of 63 mph (101 km/h) to 69 mph (112 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 130 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2200 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 38 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 84 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 up to 10%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 46 mph (74 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen 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 59%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 65%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 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 just 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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