 | Volvo XC90 D5
Elddis Avante 840 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volvo XC90 D5 with a Elddis Avante 840 with an actual weight of 1724 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Volvo is in general very good. And also the weight of the Elddis with a User Payload (179 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
277
321
Mountains
Risk of snaking
336
156
Weight ratio: 77% (85% of kerbweight)
1724 kg
2250 kg
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| Volvo XC90 D5
Elddis Avante 840 | |
Actual Weights
- Elddis Avante 840: 1724 kg.
- Volvo XC90 D5: 2250 kg.
- Noseweight: 95 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 77%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 277 points).
- Speeds of 84 mph (135 km/h) to 88 mph (142 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 321 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 14.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 336 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2200 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 74 mph (120 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volvo 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 driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 77%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 85%.
- 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 95 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 156 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.
- 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.
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