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BMW Touring 520d
Bailey Unicorn Barcelona

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The BMW Touring 520d with a Bailey Unicorn Barcelona with an actual weight of 1686 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 good. But the weight of the Bailey with a User Payload (160 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
245
231

Mountains
Risk of snaking
280
114

Weight ratio: 89% (101% of kerbweight) 1686 kg 1900 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 Touring 520d
Bailey Unicorn Barcelona

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the BMW is 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 101%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. 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 knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 90 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 114 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 good.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • 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 Touring 520d
2007-2010

Power
177 PS (130 kW)
Torque
350 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Unicorn Barcelona

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


User Reviews

Jason reviewed a BMW Touring 520d:

"Tows super. Plenty of power, very stable on motorway highly recommended."

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