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Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTi
Bailey Senator Indiana

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTi with a Bailey Senator Indiana with an actual weight of 1464 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Opel 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, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not 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
222
209

Mountains
Risk of snaking
243
140

Weight ratio: 79% (89% of kerbweight) 1464 kg 1853 kg

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Opel

Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTi
Bailey Senator Indiana

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Opel 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 79%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 89%.
  • 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 140 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.

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

Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTi
2005-2011

Power
150 PS (110 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Senator Indiana

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


User Reviews

pete reviewed a Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTi:

"zafira 1.9cdti 150 bhp 6 speed manual, 56 reg. this is an amazing tow vehicle. I hardly know the van is on the back. cruise control @ 56mph all day long. ave 30 mpg up and down M5. Previous tow car was disco td5 auto on 51 plate. I actually prefer the Zaffy for towing. But do miss the Auto box.
p.s. nothing will ever outpull a disco!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"

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