The Volvo S60 D5 aut. with a Swift Challenger SE 480 with an actual weight of 1282 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 very good. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (121 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
247
267
Mountains
Risk of snaking
315
179
Weight ratio: 72% (81% of kerbweight)
1282 kg
1778 kg
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Volvo S60 D5 aut. Swift Challenger SE 480
Actual Weights
Swift Challenger SE 480: 1282 kg.
Volvo S60 D5 aut.: 1778 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 72%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 247 points).
Speeds of 77 mph (124 km/h) to 82 mph (132 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 267 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 15.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 315 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2200 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 69 mph (111 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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 81%.
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 179 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 very 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.