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BMW 320d
Bailey Ranger 470/4

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The BMW 320d with a Bailey Ranger 470/4 with an actual weight of 1167 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the BMW is in general very good. And also the weight of the Bailey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
259
287

Mountains
Risk of snaking
319
195

Weight ratio: 68% (78% of kerbweight) 1167 kg 1720 kg

Payloads

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BMW

BMW 320d
Bailey Ranger 470/4

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the BMW 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 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 195 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.

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

BMW 320d
2012-2015

Power
184 PS (135 kW)
Torque
380 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Ranger 470/4

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


User Reviews

Eddie Young reviewed a BMW 320d:

"This summer took the BMW 320D M-Sport & Ranger 470/4 on a tour of Spain & Portugal covering 4000km. Performance including economy was great but a warning - had a rear tire failure on the BMW which as the tyres are run-flats and uncommon size we had no spare and needed to wait 3 days for the local BMW dealer to obtain replacement - lesson - always carry a spare even if you have run-flats. Fitted a rear view camera to the c'van with a monitor on top of the dash which was always on and this gave a great view of traffic behind the unit which made driving in Europe very easy."

See more BMW 3-serie reviews.

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