The Volkswagen T4 1.9 td [2] with a Bailey Ranger 460/2 with an actual weight of 1131 kg
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general bad but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Bailey with a User Payload (190 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
43
55
Mountains
Risk of snaking
1
229
Weight ratio: 60% (67% of kerbweight)
1131 kg
1885 kg
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Volkswagen T4 1.9 td [2] Bailey Ranger 460/2
Actual Weights
Bailey Ranger 460/2: 1131 kg.
Volkswagen T4 1.9 td [2]: 1885 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 60%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally (very) moderate on flat roads (performance score to compare 43 points).
Speeds of 54 mph (87 km/h) to 61 mph (99 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 55 points).
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is hardly possible.
In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 1 points).
Performance is not great on steep mountain roads. Hill starts more than 6% requires experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 32 mph (51 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Volkswagen 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 (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 60%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 67%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 229 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 bad but for your use maybe sufficient.
Safe driving is possible.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.