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Volkswagen Passat 1.8
Burstner Belcanto 490

Burstner
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 10 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Burstner.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.

We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!

The Volkswagen Passat 1.8 with a Burstner Belcanto 490 with an actual weight of 1310 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Burstner with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
188
97

Mountains
Risk of snaking
184
124

Weight ratio: 85% (97% of kerbweight) 1310 kg 1550 kg

Payloads

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen Passat 1.8
Burstner Belcanto 490

Burstner

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 10 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • The car is too heavily loaded.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 85%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 97%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 124 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 sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • 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

Volkswagen Passat 1.8
1996-2000

Power
125 PS (92 kW)
Torque
168 Nm @ 3500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Burstner Belcanto 490

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


User Reviews

Gianni Bortolazzo reviewed a Volkswagen Passat 1.8:

"my car is vw passat wagon 1.8 (92 Kw,125 hp) of 1998,your weight in order to march is 1460 Kg ,the weight max is 1865 Kg, the weight max to tow is 1300Kg.my caravan is Burstener Belcanto 490 Tk (2006) ,the weight empty is 1190 Kg ,max 1300 Kg.The match beetwin car and caravan is plausible and opportune ? ( the car work also by G.P.L. ) Thank you ,best regards Gianni B. (Padova ,Italy) Excuse me for my English not perfect."

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