The Volvo V70 TDI aut. with a Swift Challenger 460 with an actual weight of 1284 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Swift 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
209
190
Mountains
Risk of snaking
219
184
Weight ratio: 70% (79% of kerbweight)
1284 kg
1830 kg
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Volvo V70 TDI aut. Swift Challenger 460
Actual Weights
Swift Challenger 460: 1284 kg.
Volvo V70 TDI aut.: 1830 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 209 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (115 km/h) to 77 mph (124 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 190 points).
Slightly higher revs (1800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 21.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 219 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 15%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2900 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 61 mph (98 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).
The car is too heavily loaded.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 184 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 fairly 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.