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Volvo V70 2.4D
Hobby De Luxe 540 UK

Hobby
Performance
Weight

The Volvo V70 2.4D with a Hobby De Luxe 540 UK with an actual weight of 1493 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. But the weight of the Hobby 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. 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
232
315

Mountains
Risk of snaking
270
135

Weight ratio: 80% (89% of kerbweight) 1493 kg 1874 kg

Payloads

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Volvo

Volvo V70 2.4D
Hobby De Luxe 540 UK

Hobby

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 80%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 89%.
  • 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 135 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.
  • 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

Volvo V70 2.4D
2009-2010

Power
175 PS (129 kW)
Torque
420 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Hobby De Luxe 540 UK

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


User Reviews

Peter Menzies reviewed a Volvo V70 2.4D:

"2009 V70 2.4D (175BHP) SE Lux + Hobby 540UK

Towing Good & stable at all times. Easy to accelerate to & maintain legal limit. Turning circle improved from prev model, this especially improves reversing. Use of 6th gear on most motorway sections dropping to 5th in steeper inclines, cruise control at 60 on m'way stress free when road quiet. Plenty of torque to get things moving , grip from front wheels good. Fuel economy increasing as miles increase currently 40mpg solo and 28mpg towing but expect this to improve as miles go by. Stable outfit, recommended although not quite as stable as older V70 D5. Fitted Grayston rear spring assisters which tightens up rear under load. Driving solo is great too, great family car."

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