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3rd January 2017, 09:56 | #1 |
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I am banging my head against the wall trying to get my head around towing capacities.
I had convinced myself that a 75 diesel auto saloon ( with 160 upgrade ) will not tow my new caravan but having gone online to use the outfit matching that suggests it should be ok. The caravan is actually a 2003 abbey impression with a mass in running weight of 1250 & a max weight of 1500 - this van is not on the outfit matcher but I have selected one that is the closest - would any of you be able to offer an ideas on this for me. Outfit Matcher Towing limits User reviews Stability Rover & Abbey The Rover 75 - 2.0 CDT and the Abbey GTS Vogue 516 with a laden weight of 1445 kg is a fairly good match. 83 % 1445 kg 1735 kg 80 kg Score: 5.7 14% Weight weight ratiotowball limit stability Flat roads speedacceleration 5th gear Mountains speedhill starts driving Good
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Verdict The Rover 75 - 2.0 CDT and the Abbey GTS Vogue 516 of a laden weight of 1445 kg is an excellent combination for all journeys on all kinds of roads. Weight There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering. Flat roads The performances of the engine of this outfit are in general more than sufficient. Under favourable conditions on motorways it is possible to drive with 60 mph in the 5th gear, by giving the engine plenty of throttle. In that case the engine runs approximately 2100 rpm. For example, in a headwind or a crossover, downshift to the 4th gear. The engine runs approximately 2800 rpm (witch is maybe more noisily than usually accustomed). Mountains On most motorways inclines (1:20) driving is easily possible in the 3th gear with 50 mph and even full throttle with 56 mph. Hill starts are possible even on steep slopes up to 15%, if the front wheels have sufficient traction. While driving the engine has enough power on slopes of 30% to drive. Attention: This car can easily drive much faster with the caravan than is safe. So always keep an eye on your speed! Results The main details in a list. Ideal for comparing different combinations with one another, for example your present with a new one. Weight Towing limit 1600 kg Weight ratio 83% (laden Caravan / laden Car) (1445 kg / 1735 kg) Noseweight Towball limit 100 kg Advise 80 kg Stability Score at optimal noseweight 5.7 Infuence pay load 43% Flat roads Top speed 75 mph (4th gear) At headwind 68 mph Speed in practice 68 mph (4th gear) Acceleration 0 - 60 mph 30.9 sec. - (max. 24.5 sec.) 30 - 60 mph 23.6 sec. - (max. 17.8 sec.) 50 - 60 mph 4th gear: 12.3 sec. (max. 8.7 sec.) Power at 60 mph Highest (5th) gear often useful Gears in practice 5th gear 4th gear Revs at 60 mph 2096 2808 Percentage between accelerator 84% - 95% 63% - 72% Power needed at 60 mph 1770 N over: 386 N over: 1189 N Motorway inclines 1:20 Speed (maximum) 48 mph - (56 mph) In the 3th gear Revs 3207 - (3701) Acceleration 30 - 50 mph 5.1 sec. - (max. 20.9 sec.) Normaly at 50 mph in the 3th gear By revs 3290 Percentage accelerator 81% Hill starts Maximum incline 13.6% - 15.2% Minimum speed (whereby power) 6 mph - (10 mph) Mountain roads Maximum slope driving 30% Maximum speed on 1:8 36 mph in the 2th gear Download a fact sheet in PDF Details combination You may customize the data to your own situation. Car Rover 75 - 2.0 CDT Year September 1999 - May 2005 Power kW (116 bhp) at rpm Torque Nm at - rpm Kerbweight kg user payload kg Tyres / R Gearbox manual with 5 gears Towing limit kg (towball limit kg) Caravan Abbey GTS Vogue 516 MIRO kg Payload kg MTPLM kg Noseweight: kg Height: m. (8'7") Overall width: m. (7'4") Overall body lenght: m. (19'1") Shipping length: m. (23'2") Actual gross train weight 3180 kg Stated vehicle gross train weight kg Good information can not be free! If this site is helpful to you, please give a small contribution (for example 2,50 for every useful calculation). Thank you! Change User Payload: In the Caravan: 200 kg Caravan: 50 kg Caravan: 100 kg Caravan: 150 kg Caravan: 200 kg Caravan: 250 kg Caravan: 300 kg Caravan: 350 kg Caravan: 400 kg > In the Car: 150 kg Car: 50 kg Car: 100 kg Car: 150 kg Car: 200 kg Car: 250 kg Car: 300 kg Car: 350 kg Car: 400 kg Car: 450 kg Car: 500 kg Car: 600 kg Car: 700 kg Car: 800 kg Output in km/h or mph: Other Car: Car make Alfa Romeo Audi BMW Chevrolet Chrysler Citroen Dacia Daihatsu Dodge Fiat Ford Honda Hyundai Jaguar Jeep Kia Lancia Landrover Lexus Mazda Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Opel Peugeot Porsche Renault Saab Seat Skoda Subaru Suzuki Toyota Vauxhall Volkswagen Volvo Model Exact model Compare with Rover 75 - 2.0 CDT Other Caravan: Caravan make Abbey Ace Adria Airstream Avondale Bailey Bessacarr Buccaneer Burstner Caravelair Carlight Coachman Compass Cristall Dethleffs Elddis Eriba (Hymer) Etrniti Fendt Fleetwood Freedom Geist Going Gypsey Hobby Hymer(Eriba) Inos Jurgens Knaus Lunar Rimor Sprite Stealth Sterckeman Sterling Swift T@B Trigano Vanmaster Venus Xplore -----Continental versions----- Avento Bergland Beyerland BIOD Bjolseth Cabby Camptrailer Carado Casara Chateau Constructam Delphin Delta Eifelland Gobanna Home Car HomeStar Ixus Kabe Kamath Kip LMC Lowlander Paul & Paula Polar Predom Sky SMV Solifer Sunlight Sun Roller Tabbert TEC Travel and Camp TravelSleeper VFW-Fokker Weinsberg Weippert Wilk Wind Ysin/Opera ---------- Caravan Trailer tent Boat trailer Horse trailer < Year Model Compare with Abbey GTS Vogue 516 Reviews The Rover towing a Lunar Clubman SB (1475) kg reviewed by Barry Cox: Great tow car no problem good fuel 35mpg easy had it remaped well worth it tows a dream The Rover towing a Elddis Odyssey 505 (1475) kg reviewed by R Mortimer: Great tow car with my Elddis Odyssey 505, A66 & Kirby Stephen route no problem over the Pennines on auto cruise. The Rover towing a Lunar Lexon 585 SI (1380) kg reviewed by david ellis: the rover is more than adequate at towing the lunar. The model is a lunar solaris 3 which is not listed but has an identical spec to the lexon. I get good consumption especially when using overdrive. I have put the outfit through its paces several times on the A9 and it handles Schloct and Drumochter summits without much effort. I do not load up to 1450. we don't use awning, tv or additional furniture. The outfit was chosen purely on model preferences. Tell other caravanners what you think of your Rover 75 - 2.0 CDT towing a Abbey GTS Vogue 516 (1445 kg). Please write your review below. 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We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising and analytics partners. Got it! thanks Steve. Last edited by ssizefive; 3rd January 2017 at 10:06.. |
3rd January 2017, 10:07 | #2 | |
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The rover can tow up 1600 so it is within the towing weight guide of Rover The 85% is just a guide it is not law
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3rd January 2017, 10:11 | #3 |
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Steve,my Rover actually pulls better than my Freelander albeit the same engine but geared different.
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3rd January 2017, 10:30 | #4 |
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My previous 'van was around 1480kg and the Rover (WITHOUT the 160 upgrade, so it was nominally 135bhp) pulled it no problem whatsoever - to North of Inverness and the Southernmost parts of Cornwall.
The Rover is quoted as having a kerbweight of 1559kg and my understanding is that the laden weight (MTPLM) of the 'van must not exceed that figure. The "1600kg towing capacity" figure quoted by MGR relates only to the car's physical ability to pull the caravan under certain circumstances. In theory, you could pull a caravan weighing 1600kg, in line with the figure quoted by MGR, but if a weighbridge check revealed that the weight of the 'van exceeded the car's kerbweight - you could still be prosecuted - daft innt?!? As Steve has said, the "85% match" is purely advisory - it has no legal standing whatsoever. It is often referred to as "advisory for beginners"
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And what about arctics? They tow much heavier trailers than they weigh. Also be careful towing with 160 map, my gearbox (also auto) developed a few peculiar noises after lots of towing
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3rd January 2017, 13:14 | #6 |
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I think you've answered your own question, as the Rover has a maximum towing weight (with a braked trailer) of 1,600Kg, as long as you keep under that figure, you'll be fine. As others have said, the 85% rule is only advisory from the Caravan Club I believe.
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3rd January 2017, 15:19 | #7 |
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Thanks for all the replies everyone - I probably spent too much time studying this, but just wanted convincing that I was going to be ok from a legal point of view.
I am towing with my launch car at the moment but don't want to use it with the new van. My brother has decided to sell my old diesel so I thought I may as well have it back to use as a day to day car but didn't want to buy it back to find it couldn't handle the new caravan. thanks again Steve. |
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