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Opel Zafira 2.0 Dti
Bailey Ranger 550/6

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 158 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Bailey.
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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 Opel Zafira 2.0 Dti with a Bailey Ranger 550/6 with an actual weight of 1258 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 more than sufficient. And also 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 very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
177
161

Mountains
Risk of snaking
160
187

Weight ratio: 70% (78% of kerbweight) 1258 kg 1803 kg

Payloads

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Opel

Opel Zafira 2.0 Dti
Bailey Ranger 550/6

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 158 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
  • 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 78%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 187 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 more than sufficient.
  • 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

Opel Zafira 2.0 Dti
2000-2005

Power
101 PS (74 kW)
Torque
230 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Ranger 550/6

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


User Reviews

Richard Phillips reviewed a Opel Zafira 2.0 Dti:

"Coming home from Cornwall, the Zafira and Conway started to 'snake'. I was able to control it, but I aged 10 years!!! Please be careful when windy, they are light weight cars. Ps I have a stabaliser fitted to towing frame.
"

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