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Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTi aut.
Bailey Pegasus Milan

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTi aut. with a Bailey Pegasus Milan with an actual weight of 1499 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Opel is in general fairly good. But the weight of the Bailey with a User Payload (168 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. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
224
235

Mountains
Risk of snaking
262
143

Weight ratio: 78% (86% of kerbweight) 1499 kg 1933 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Opel

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTi aut.
Bailey Pegasus Milan

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Opel is 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 78%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 86%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 143 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.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • It's a perfect match!

 

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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTi aut.
2009-2017

Power
160 PS (118 kW)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Pegasus Milan

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

John Collins reviewed a Opel Insignia Sports Tourer 2.0 CDTi aut.:

"Having towed caravans now for over 20 years I find this car to be the best I've ever towed with.
We're now coming towards the end of our autumn tour from North Yorkshire to Cornwall via the Cotswolds, Dorset and Somerset. I read the tow car reviews before buying this car having previously towed with a 2.2L Honda CRV.
The best mpg I could achieve with the Honda was approx 25. I am now getting 30mpg+
The automatic gearbox is a joy on motorways and dual carriageways and has plenty of pulling power. The longer wheelbase makes it very stable.
Alright it's not a 4x4 and may struggle on wet grass, however the fuel economy and pulling experience is worth the compromise.
I feel that this car deserves much better press as a very competent tow car.

"

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