 | Volvo 850 Estate T-5
Hobby Exclusive 460 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volvo 850 Estate T-5 with a Hobby Exclusive 460 with an actual weight of 1285 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 good. And also the weight of the Hobby with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
253
244
Mountains
Risk of snaking
304
169
Weight ratio: 74% (84% of kerbweight)
1285 kg
1727 kg
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| Volvo 850 Estate T-5
Hobby Exclusive 460 | |
Actual Weights
- Hobby Exclusive 460: 1285 kg.
- Volvo 850 Estate T-5: 1727 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 74%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 253 points).
- Speeds of 78 mph (126 km/h) to 83 mph (134 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 244 points).
- Higher revs (1800 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 14.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 304 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2800 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 70 mph (113 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, a B driving license is enough.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
- 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 75 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 169 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 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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