 | Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Bailey Olympus 462 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT with a Bailey Olympus 462 with an actual weight of 1263 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 more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Bailey with a User Payload (185 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
193
165
Mountains
Risk of snaking
193
192
Weight ratio: 69% (78% of kerbweight)
1263 kg
1843 kg
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| Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT
Bailey Olympus 462 | |
Actual Weights
- Bailey Olympus 462: 1263 kg.
- Volkswagen Passat Variant 1.6 TDI BMT: 1843 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 193 points).
- Speeds of 69 mph (111 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 165 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.8 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 193 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 58 mph (94 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen is 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 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 192 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.
- 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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