The BMW Gran Turismo 520d aut. with a Bailey Pursuit 430-4 with an actual weight of 1229 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the BMW is in general very good. And also the weight of the Bailey with a User Payload (193 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
269
331
Mountains
Risk of snaking
328
239
Weight ratio: 55% (62% of kerbweight)
1229 kg
2215 kg
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BMW Gran Turismo 520d aut. Bailey Pursuit 430-4
Actual Weights
Bailey Pursuit 430-4: 1229 kg.
BMW Gran Turismo 520d aut.: 2215 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 55%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 269 points).
Speeds of 82 mph (132 km/h) to 87 mph (140 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 331 points).
Higher revs (1800 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 14.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 328 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 73 mph (118 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the BMW 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 55%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 62%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 239 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 very 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.