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Volvo

Volvo 850 sedan 2.5 20v LPT
Standaard Caravan

Standaard Caravan
Performance
Weight

The Volvo 850 sedan 2.5 20v LPT with a Standaard Caravan with an actual weight of 950 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 Standaard Caravan with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
255
252

Mountains
Risk of snaking
308
246

Weight ratio: 56% (64% of kerbweight) 950 kg 1682 kg

Payloads

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Volvo

Volvo 850 sedan 2.5 20v LPT
Standaard Caravan

Standaard Caravan

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Volvo is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • The car is too heavily loaded.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 56%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 64%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 246 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.
  • 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Volvo 850 sedan 2.5 20v LPT
1996-1997

Power
193 PS (142 kW)
Torque
270 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Standaard Caravan

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Maurice reviewed a Volvo 850 sedan 2.5 20v LPT:

"Have used this vehicle as a tow car for ten years and never had it let us down..Towed extensively on the continent of Europe when it sometimes gets hot and requires A/C -- this lower es the fuel consumption slightly -- but has no appreciable effect on the tow..

The vehicle is heavy and stable enough to compensate for side winds from trucks etc
Being a saloon car it is very comfortable and quiet with little road noise - but also has a very large trunk (boot) for all of the equipment that you don't want to put in the caravan.
We have found slightly BETTER fuel consumption (strangely) when towing on long motorways than when solo.

All in all a very good and dependable tow car..

"

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