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Volkswagen T5 (Seikel) Multivan 2.5 TDI
Abbey Spectrum 419

Abbey
Performance
Weight

The Volkswagen T5 (Seikel) Multivan 2.5 TDI with a Abbey Spectrum 419 with an actual weight of 1558 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. And also the weight of the Abbey 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
211
230

Mountains
Risk of snaking
208
211

Weight ratio: 61% (66% of kerbweight) 1558 kg 2574 kg

Payloads

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen T5 (Seikel) Multivan 2.5 TDI
Abbey Spectrum 419

Abbey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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, you will need a B+E driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 61%. 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 85 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 211 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.
  • 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Volkswagen T5 (Seikel) Multivan 2.5 TDI
2005-2009

Power
131 PS (96 kW)
Torque
340 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Abbey Spectrum 419

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


User Reviews

john slade reviewed a Volkswagen T5 (Seikel) Multivan 2.5 TDI:

"towed with this vehicle for 3 years never any trouble with hills or stability only down fall is lack of traction on wet surface."

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