The Nissan Patrol 3.0 TDS with a Bailey Ranger 620/6 with an actual weight of 1481 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Nissan is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Bailey 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
227
246
Mountains
Risk of snaking
229
228
Weight ratio: 56% (60% of kerbweight)
1481 kg
2655 kg
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Nissan Patrol 3.0 TDS Bailey Ranger 620/6
Actual Weights
Bailey Ranger 620/6: 1481 kg.
Nissan Patrol 3.0 TDS: 2655 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 56%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 227 points).
Speeds of 77 mph (124 km/h) to 82 mph (133 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 246 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 229 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2900 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 63 mph (101 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Nissan 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 56%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 60%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 228 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 fairly good.
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.