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BMW 530i
Coachman VIP 545/4

Coachman
Performance
Weight

The BMW 530i with a Coachman VIP 545/4 with an actual weight of 1630 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the BMW is in general very good. But the weight of the Coachman with a User Payload (155 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
276
274

Mountains
Risk of snaking
327
100

Weight ratio: 89% (102% of kerbweight) 1630 kg 1830 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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BMW

BMW 530i
Coachman VIP 545/4

Coachman

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the BMW 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 89%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 102%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. 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 a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 90 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 100 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.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • 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

BMW 530i
2007-2010

Power
272 PS (200 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 2750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Coachman VIP 545/4

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


User Reviews

ALAN WHITE reviewed a BMW 530i:

"This combination seems perfect for me effortless towing"

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