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Suzuki Alto 1.1
Fleetwood Heritage 640-ESD TA

Fleetwood
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 875 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Fleetwood.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.

We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!

The Suzuki Alto 1.1 with a Fleetwood Heritage 640-ESD TA with an actual weight of 1625 kg is not a recommended match to drive.

The motor preformance of the Suzuki is in general bad but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Fleetwood with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis too heavy for long distances. 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
25
11

Mountains
Risk of snaking
1
1

Weight ratio: 151% (185% of kerbweight) 1625 kg 1075 kg

Payloads

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Suzuki

Suzuki Alto 1.1
Fleetwood Heritage 640-ESD TA

Fleetwood

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 875 kg (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 151%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 185%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. It is not recommended to drive with this outfit for long distances!
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 - 90 kg.
  • Towball limit is 30 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 1 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 bad but for your use maybe sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • It's not a recomanded match. Only if you are an experienced (caravan) driver it is posible to drive carfully.

 

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

Suzuki Alto 1.1
2002-2006

Power
63 PS (46 kW)
Torque
85 Nm @ 3200 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Fleetwood Heritage 640-ESD TA

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


User Reviews

patrick fitzjohn reviewed a Suzuki Alto 1.1:

"i was sold this outfit by a reputable dealer when i was a bit green (first outfit) but to be honest although i found it a bit of a struggle up and the hills of north yourkshire in particullar Tintwhistle. i enjoyed the sheer driving experience the engine was purring when we were going down hill but going up hill wasnt good (blisters to prove it )on the way up to wick from maidstone we stopped for a meal at scotch corner i restriced everyone to a main course ONLY so they didnt weigh too much then on the road again i got waffted by a giant lorry and this caused me to snake like hell i was weaving about like an eel then a lorry came from the opposite direction and righted me we thought our number was up overall a quiet journey and uneventful performance from an average outfit match i would go again but would i return ????????
(Comment Webmaster: great story Spike;) )"

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