 | Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI BlueM. Techn.
Eriba Touring Puck 230 GT |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI BlueM. Techn. with a Eriba Touring Puck 230 GT with an actual weight of 790 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general good. And also the weight of the Eriba with a User Payload (160 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
256
268
Mountains
Risk of snaking
289
258
Weight ratio: 54% (64% of kerbweight)
790 kg
1459 kg
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| Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI BlueM. Techn.
Eriba Touring Puck 230 GT | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Touring Puck 230 GT: 790 kg.
- Volkswagen Golf 1.2 TSI BlueM. Techn.: 1459 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 54%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 256 points).
- Speeds of 81 mph (130 km/h) to 86 mph (138 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 268 points).
- Higher revs (1800 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 17.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 289 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 16%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3200 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 69 mph (112 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen 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 54%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 64%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 258 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 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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