 | Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 TDI
Eriba Touring Triton 418 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 TDI with a Eriba Touring Triton 418 with an actual weight of 945 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Eriba with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
173
251
Mountains
Risk of snaking
147
236
Weight ratio: 58% (66% of kerbweight)
945 kg
1634 kg
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| Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 TDI
Eriba Touring Triton 418 | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Touring Triton 418: 945 kg.
- Volkswagen Caddy 1.6 TDI: 1634 kg.
- Noseweight: 60 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 58%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 173 points).
- Speeds of 68 mph (110 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 251 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 30.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 147 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 53 mph (85 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Volkswagen is more than 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 58%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 66%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 236 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 good match, sometimes 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.
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