 | Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Elddis Avante Club 362 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI with a Elddis Avante Club 362 with an actual weight of 1127 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Skoda is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Elddis with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
192
139
Mountains
Risk of snaking
200
185
Weight ratio: 72% (82% of kerbweight)
1127 kg
1575 kg
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| Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI
Elddis Avante Club 362 | |
Actual Weights
- Elddis Avante Club 362: 1127 kg.
- Skoda Octavia 1.9 TDI: 1575 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 72%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 192 points).
- Speeds of 68 mph (109 km/h) to 74 mph (119 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 139 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 22.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 200 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 higher revs (4200 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 59 mph (95 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Skoda is 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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 185 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.
- 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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