 | Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD
Swift Elegance 650 |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD with a Swift Elegance 650 with an actual weight of 1830 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 very good. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (160 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
295
363
Mountains
Risk of snaking
350
182
Weight ratio: 70% (76% of kerbweight)
1830 kg
2628 kg
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| Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD
Swift Elegance 650 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Elegance 650: 1830 kg.
- Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.0 CRD: 2628 kg.
- Noseweight: 100 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 295 points).
- Speeds of 88 mph (142 km/h) to 92 mph (149 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 363 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 13.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 350 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
- On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
- A speed of 78 mph (125 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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 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 76%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 100 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 182 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.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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