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Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI
Knaus Starclass 560

Knaus
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 275 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Knaus.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.

We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!

The Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI with a Knaus Starclass 560 with an actual weight of 1775 kg is not a recommended match to drive.

The motor preformance of the Volkswagen is in general fairly good. But the weight of the Knaus with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is too heavy for long distances. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
207
218

Mountains
Risk of snaking
217
8

Weight ratio: 111% (127% of kerbweight) 1775 kg 1599 kg

Payloads

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Volkswagen

Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI
Knaus Starclass 560

Knaus

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 275 kg (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 111%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 127%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. It is not recommended to drive with this outfit for long distances!
  • Recommended noseweight is 90 - 95 kg.
  • Towball limit is 75 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 8 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 essential!
  • It's not a recomanded match. Only if you are an experienced (caravan) driver it is posible to drive carfully.

 

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 Golf 2.0 TDI
2008-2012

Power
140 PS (103 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Knaus Starclass 560

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


User Reviews

Per reviewed a Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI:

"My caravan is 1600 kg. I made a test running forth and back on the highway in order to test fuel consumption: Cheapest at 80 and 90 kph is 5th gear! So when driving I make use of 5th gear and rarely have to change to 4th. Distances between each gear is perfect. Without caravan I make 22-23 kpl when keeping to the Danish speedlimits."

See more Volkswagen Golf reviews.

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