 | Volkswagen Golf 1.6
Standaard Caravan |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Volkswagen Golf 1.6 with a Standaard Caravan with an actual weight of 1200 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 Volkswagen is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Standaard Caravan with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
179
81
Mountains
Risk of snaking
166
140
Weight ratio: 82% (95% of kerbweight)
1200 kg
1457 kg
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| Volkswagen Golf 1.6
Standaard Caravan | |
Actual Weights
- Standaard Caravan : 1200 kg.
- Volkswagen Golf 1.6: 1457 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 82%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 179 points).
- Speeds of 66 mph (106 km/h) to 72 mph (116 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 81 points).
- Slightly higher revs (3100 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 24.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 166 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 56 mph (90 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 82%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 95%.
- There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 140 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 sufficient.
- If the caravan is well loaded 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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