 | Opel Sintra 2.2 Dti
Bailey Ranger 500 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Opel Sintra 2.2 Dti with a Bailey Ranger 500 with an actual weight of 1261 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Opel is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Bailey 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
211
190
Mountains
Risk of snaking
206
220
Weight ratio: 61% (68% of kerbweight)
1261 kg
2066 kg
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| Opel Sintra 2.2 Dti
Bailey Ranger 500 | |
Actual Weights
- Bailey Ranger 500: 1261 kg.
- Opel Sintra 2.2 Dti: 2066 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 61%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 211 points).
- Speeds of 73 mph (118 km/h) to 79 mph (127 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 23.8 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 206 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 60 mph (97 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Opel is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 61%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 220 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.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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