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Oct 3rd, 2012, 00:00 | #1 |
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V50 Towing capability?
I have bought a Sterling Europa 520 caravan (too good a deal to pass up) with a MTPLM of 1415kg and when I use the Towcar Info website, it states that the caravan is a bit heavy for my V50 2.0D.
I am looking for some feedback from any members who have towed a caravan of a similar weight with a V50. I am of the opinion that the outfit, with care, will be fine, but if needs must, I will have to change to a V70. In fact, I have placed an add elsewhere on this forum to see if there is any one interested in a swap for a V70 but I really don't want to part with my V50 if I can help it as it has only done 29K and it is a pleasure to drive. Any advice will be warmly received. |
Oct 5th, 2012, 23:51 | #2 |
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taken from the caravan club site, i took a guess as to how old they are.
Match reportDownload report The Club advises that a Volvo V50 2.0D S Sportswagon (2009) can, with warnings, tow a Sterling Europa 520 (2007) 2 Kerbweight ratio: 97%The caravan's laden weight is close to the car's kerb weight, increasing the risk of stability concerns. This outfit should not be driven by novice towers, and does not meet Club guidelines. Note that a small increase in ratio (to perhaps 90%) is acceptable if all other criteria are passed. 1 Towing limit ratio: 94%The caravan's laden weight is within the car's stated towing limit, and therefore meets legal limitations. 1 Gross train weight ratio: 98%The sum of the car and caravan’s fully laden weights is within the car’s gross train weight. This outfit can therefore be used legally with both the car and the caravan fully laden. 1 Nose weight ratio: 132%The car's nose weight should be fine to safely tow this caravan. If this figure is high, however, (typically over 100%) care will be needed to load the caravan so that the car’s nose weight limit is not exceeded, but this should be practically achievable. Aim for 5-7% of the caravan’s actual laden weight without overloading the car. 1 BHP per ton : 44The car’s engine power should be fine to safely tow this caravan. Glossary of terms Volvo V50 2.0D S Sportswagon (2009) Make Volvo Range 2.0D S Sportswagon Model V50 Year 2009 Fuel type Diesel Transmission type Manual Body type Estate Kerb weight 1456.00kg Towing limit 1500.00kg Gross vehicle weight 1960.00kg Gross train weight 3460.00kg Nose weight 75.00kg BHP 136 RPM for maximum BHP 4000.00 Maximum torque 320.00 RPM for maximum torque 2000.00 More info Overall height 1452.00mm Overall width 1770.00mm Overall length 4514.00mm Engine size 2.00 Driven wheels Front Number of doors 5 Number of speeds 6 Self levelling suspension No Stability control Standard Trailer stability prog. Unknown Transmission description Manual CO2 153 Emission standards met E4 Trailer braked % incl. 12.00 Trailer unbraked % incl. 12.00 Sterling Europa 520 (2007) Make Sterling Range Europa Model 520 Year 2007 Type Caravan Berths 4 Number of axles 1 MTPLM 1415kg MIRO 1200kg User payload 215kg Hitch limit 0 Shipping length 6.91m Overall width 2.23m Overall height 2.70m so yes you can but it is on the limit. hope it helps Last edited by axle4; Oct 5th, 2012 at 23:56. |
Oct 6th, 2012, 22:16 | #3 |
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Many thanks, much as I love my V50 it appears that I may have to look to a V70 for my future touring. While it may be theoretically fine to tow with the V50 , I would rather have spare capacity.
Oh well, know anyone that would like to buy an immaculate V50 2.0D SE (2005) with only 29,000 miles? |
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Nov 2nd, 2012, 08:43 | #4 |
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V50 towing
I have now had two V50's 2.0Ds both manual and have towed an Eldiss with an all up weight of 1325 kgs with both of them. Whilst I have no doubt that the V 50 would actually pull your new toy I personally would be a little concerned that the 'tail might wag the dog' in anything less than ideal conditions. Which, when caravanning is supposed to be fun, would take the edge off it for me at the start of a long run and I started towing 'vans in 1985 so am not inexperienced.
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Myself personally I would prefer a larger heavier car such as V70, although if you are well within limits (total weight car and caravan), surely you will be ok. Yes there is an 85% recommendation, and I have always tried to tow within this, although the times I have been over this, have never had any problems with stability etc so long as I paid attention to an even weight distribution. Regards ps never towed with a V50 |
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