The Skoda Superb Combi 3.6 V6 FSI 4x4 aut. with a Swift Basecamp 4 with an actual weight of 1186 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Skoda is in general very good. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (136 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
295
340
Mountains
Risk of snaking
350
236
Weight ratio: 60% (68% of kerbweight)
1186 kg
1971 kg
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The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 295 points).
Speeds of 86 mph (139 km/h) to 91 mph (146 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 340 points).
Higher revs (2000 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 11 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 350 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 79 mph (127 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Skoda is more than 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 60%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 236 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.