Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI [5MT] Bailey Senator Virginia
Performance
Weight
The Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI [5MT] with a Bailey Senator Virginia with an actual weight of 1459 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 fairly good. But the weight of the Bailey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 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
208
174
Mountains
Risk of snaking
222
112
Weight ratio: 86% (98% of kerbweight)
1459 kg
1696 kg
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Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI [5MT] Bailey Senator Virginia
Actual Weights
Bailey Senator Virginia: 1459 kg.
Volkswagen Passat 1.9 TDI [5MT]: 1696 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 86%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 208 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (114 km/h) to 76 mph (123 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 174 points).
Slightly higher revs (1800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 20.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 222 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 15%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3200 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 61 mph (99 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 86%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 98%.
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 80 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 112 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 fairly 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.