 | Skoda Superb Combi 2.0 TDI
Sterling Elite Searcher |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 34 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Sterling.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Skoda Superb Combi 2.0 TDI with a Sterling Elite Searcher with an actual weight of 1834 kg is not a recommended match to drive.
The motor preformance of the Skoda is in general fairly good. But the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (160 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is too heavy and not recommended for long distances. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
229
233
Mountains
Risk of snaking
253
65
Weight ratio: 102% (116% of kerbweight)
1834 kg
1802 kg
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| Skoda Superb Combi 2.0 TDI
Sterling Elite Searcher | |
Actual Weights
- Sterling Elite Searcher: 1834 kg.
- Skoda Superb Combi 2.0 TDI: 1802 kg.
- Noseweight: 100 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 102%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 229 points).
- Speeds of 75 mph (121 km/h) to 81 mph (130 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 233 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 19.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 253 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 64 mph (104 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 34 kg (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 102%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 116%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. 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 a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 90 - 100 kg.
- Towball limit is 80 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 65 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 essential!
- It's not a recomanded match. Only if you are an experienced (caravan) driver it is posible to drive carfully.
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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