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Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD
Swift Challenger 490

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD with a Swift Challenger 490 with an actual weight of 1540 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Jeep is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
217
238

Mountains
Risk of snaking
228
175

Weight ratio: 70% (77% of kerbweight) 1540 kg 2192 kg

Payloads

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Jeep

Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD
Swift Challenger 490

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Jeep 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 (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 77%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 175 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.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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

Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD
2001-2003

Power
143 PS (105 kW)
Torque
343 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Challenger 490

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


User Reviews

Jan reviewed a Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD:

"Fantastic tow vehicle but only when the suspension is in good order. A weakness in the rear suspension design causes premature wear in the rubber bushings in the two lower trailing arms. This allows the rear axle to move in relation to the body, having an uncontrolled steering effect at the rear. This is exaggerated considerably when towing, as described by others. Heavy duty rear arms can be purchased for under £80 and fitted without too much trouble. If you're having problems then get them replaced and you'll be over the moon!"

See more Jeep Cherokee reviews.

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