 | Opel Vectra Stationwagon 3.0 V6 CDTI
Swift Challenger 530 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Opel Vectra Stationwagon 3.0 V6 CDTI with a Swift Challenger 530 with an actual weight of 1558 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Opel is in general good. But the weight of the Swift 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
247
257
Mountains
Risk of snaking
287
140
Weight ratio: 76% (85% of kerbweight)
1558 kg
2038 kg
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| Opel Vectra Stationwagon 3.0 V6 CDTI
Swift Challenger 530 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Challenger 530: 1558 kg.
- Opel Vectra Stationwagon 3.0 V6 CDTI: 2038 kg.
- Noseweight: 85 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 76%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 247 points).
- Speeds of 78 mph (126 km/h) to 83 mph (134 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 257 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 17.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 287 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2500 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 68 mph (110 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Opel 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 76%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 85%.
- 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 85 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 140 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.
- 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.
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