 | Volvo XC70 D5 aut.
Bailey Orion 430-4 |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Volvo XC70 D5 aut. with a Bailey Orion 430-4 with an actual weight of 1300 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volvo 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
259
329
Mountains
Risk of snaking
326
204
Weight ratio: 65% (72% of kerbweight)
1300 kg
2011 kg
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| Volvo XC70 D5 aut.
Bailey Orion 430-4 | |
Actual Weights
- Bailey Orion 430-4: 1300 kg.
- Volvo XC70 D5 aut.: 2011 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 65%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 259 points).
- Speeds of 80 mph (129 km/h) to 85 mph (137 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 329 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 15.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 326 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
- On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
- A speed of 71 mph (115 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volvo 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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 65%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 72%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 204 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.
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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