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Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 MPI
Standaard Caravan

Standaard Caravan
Performance
Weight

The Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 MPI with a Standaard Caravan with an actual weight of 1200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

The motor preformance of the Skoda is in general sufficient. 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 not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
172
79

Mountains
Risk of snaking
154
156

Weight ratio: 78% (89% of kerbweight) 1200 kg 1545 kg

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Skoda

Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 MPI
Standaard Caravan

Standaard Caravan

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Skoda is 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 78%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 89%.
  • 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 70 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 156 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.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

 

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

Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 MPI
2005-2013

Power
102 PS (75 kW)
Torque
148 Nm @ 3800 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

Joshua Kawalek reviewed a Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 MPI:

"My Skoda is the most superior automobile I have ever had the pleasure of towing in. However, I am rather partial to a good Skoda so my review may be a little bias. I drove the little beauty to Cornwall a few weeks ago and it was mighty fine. Before I get cracking I would like to say the steering while did well to manage some of the corners over 26⁰! Anyway to the imperative things...the dashboard clock managed to remain somewhat in time whilst I was towing which was a miracle. Also the gear stick remained part of the car even after the swift racing changes, of which I take pleasure in doing. However I would not recommend this vehicle to a novice ‘tower’ as the horn sounds 2db quieter when a caravan is attached."

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