Volkswagen Touareg TDI cr 3.0 V6 aut. Bailey Senator Wyoming
Performance
Weight
The Volkswagen Touareg TDI cr 3.0 V6 aut. with a Bailey Senator Wyoming with an actual weight of 1559 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general very 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
295
355
Mountains
Risk of snaking
356
217
Weight ratio: 59% (64% of kerbweight)
1559 kg
2621 kg
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Volkswagen Touareg TDI cr 3.0 V6 aut. Bailey Senator Wyoming
Actual Weights
Bailey Senator Wyoming: 1559 kg.
Volkswagen Touareg TDI cr 3.0 V6 aut.: 2621 kg.
Noseweight: 85 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 59%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 295 points).
Speeds of 87 mph (141 km/h) to 92 mph (148 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 355 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 13.1 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 356 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 30%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
A speed of 78 mph (126 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 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 64%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 217 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 very 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.