The Landrover Discovery Td5 with a Swift Challenger 550 with an actual weight of 1414 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Landrover 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 very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
204
211
Mountains
Risk of snaking
187
219
Weight ratio: 60% (65% of kerbweight)
1414 kg
2375 kg
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Landrover Discovery Td5 Swift Challenger 550
Actual Weights
Swift Challenger 550: 1414 kg.
Landrover Discovery Td5: 2375 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 60%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 204 points).
Speeds of 73 mph (118 km/h) to 79 mph (127 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 211 points).
Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 26.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 187 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 58 mph (94 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Landrover 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 60%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 65%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 219 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.