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Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 TDI
Hobby De Luxe 540 UF

Hobby
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 80 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Hobby.
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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 Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 TDI with a Hobby De Luxe 540 UF with an actual weight of 1480 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Skoda is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Hobby with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is (too) heavy. Move the luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast and carefully. 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
173
148

Mountains
Risk of snaking
160
87

Weight ratio: 92% (107% of kerbweight) 1480 kg 1605 kg

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Skoda

Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 TDI
Hobby De Luxe 540 UF

Hobby

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 80 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 92%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 107%.
  • 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 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 87 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 more than sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.

 

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

Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 TDI
2009-2013

Power
105 PS (77 kW)
Torque
250 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Hobby De Luxe 540 UF

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


User Reviews

FreshAir reviewed a Skoda Octavia Combi 1.6 TDI:

"The outfit does surprising well, many would not believe that a 1.6TDi could pull a family car, let alone with a 'van on the back as well.

The 1.6Tdi revs very freely for a diesel which is its secret, as it means you can use the gears effectively, which you need to. 5th gear is fine on the motorway, and for slight inclines but you need to be ready with 4th or even 3rd for more steep hills.

Pulling away is fine, even with just it's 105bhp in 1st gear you have to control you root boot, but 2nd gear onwards there is plenty of traction. My previous car was the VRS 2.0TDi which I didn't tow with, but that would have been a nightmare at low speeds getting traction.

I run the nose weight at about 65kg which as a novice appears OK, don't want excess weight on the hitch as it is fairly far back from rear wheels.

Stability is fine as long as the hitch is clean."

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