 | Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI
Eriba Touring Troll 554 |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI with a Eriba Touring Troll 554 with an actual weight of 1160 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 very good. And also the weight of the Eriba 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
283
345
Mountains
Risk of snaking
327
214
Weight ratio: 63% (70% of kerbweight)
1160 kg
1851 kg
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| Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI
Eriba Touring Troll 554 | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Touring Troll 554: 1160 kg.
- Volkswagen Touran 2.0 TDI: 1851 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 63%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 283 points).
- Speeds of 86 mph (138 km/h) to 90 mph (145 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 345 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 14.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 327 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 22%.
- On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
- A speed of 75 mph (121 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen 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 63%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 70%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 214 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.
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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