The Renault Laguna II 1.9 dCi with a Bailey Senator Indiana with an actual weight of 1464 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Renault is in general more than sufficient. But 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 quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive 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
195
143
Mountains
Risk of snaking
194
109
Weight ratio: 87% (99% of kerbweight)
1464 kg
1685 kg
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Renault Laguna II 1.9 dCi Bailey Senator Indiana
Actual Weights
Bailey Senator Indiana: 1464 kg.
Renault Laguna II 1.9 dCi: 1685 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 87%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 195 points).
Speeds of 69 mph (111 km/h) to 74 mph (120 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 143 points).
Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 22.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 194 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 58 mph (94 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The maximum train weight is exceeded by 49 kg (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 87%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 99%.
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 109 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 more than sufficient.
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.
"I purchased my Indianna to replace a Pennine folding camper which I have towed (joyously) behind my Laguna very succesfully through Europe for many years . I was told when purchasing the Bailey caravan, from a dealer, that it would be an 84% balance. Oh no it wasn't, and thanks to this website I have learned why! Actually the power of the Laguna is fine to pull the Indianna but above 55 mph I certainly often feel quite a bit of sway. The car will drift up to 60 (or more) and provided that there are no big lorries passing you close by that seems fine. But you can't control what comes up behind you. I have loved my Laguna but need a car with a little more kerk weight when I do the long haul down from UK to Italy in the summer. If you drive a couple of hundred miles at 55 this rig will be fine but if you want to go further for several days then I think one might need a little more kerb weight. So far I have returned about 29 mpg (diesel)."
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