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Saab

Saab 9-5 2.0 TiD
Dethleffs Camper DL 540

Dethleffs
Performance
Weight

The Saab 9-5 2.0 TiD with a Dethleffs Camper DL 540 with an actual weight of 1500 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Saab is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Dethleffs with a User Payload (180 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
223
213

Mountains
Risk of snaking
246
150

Weight ratio: 76% (86% of kerbweight) 1500 kg 1975 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Saab

Saab 9-5 2.0 TiD
Dethleffs Camper DL 540

Dethleffs

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Saab is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • The car is too heavily loaded.
  • 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 86%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 150 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.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Saab 9-5 2.0 TiD
2010-2011

Power
160 PS (118 kW)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Dethleffs Camper DL 540

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


User Reviews

C.Dones reviewed a Saab 9-5 2.0 TiD:

"I have to say that as the holiday came closer the more worried I got. I bought the saab without much consideration for the caravan. I was very pleasantly surprised. It towed a lot better than my previous 2 Volvo V70 D5's. A lot. Highly reccomended and the fuel consumption hardly changed from solo. Honestly 44.6 average on a 345mile tow."

See more Saab 9-5 reviews.

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