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Kia Rio 1.3i 8v
Caravelair Antares Luxe Ambiance 400

Caravelair
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 70 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Caravelair.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.

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 Kia Rio 1.3i 8v with a Caravelair Antares Luxe Ambiance 400 with an actual weight of 970 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Kia is in general moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravelair with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
138
59

Mountains
Risk of snaking
111
189

Weight ratio: 72% (85% of kerbweight) 970 kg 1344 kg

Payloads

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Kia

Kia Rio 1.3i 8v
Caravelair Antares Luxe Ambiance 400

Caravelair

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 70 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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 85%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 50 - 65 kg.
  • Towball limit is 45 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 189 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 moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
  • Safe driving is possible.
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.

 

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

Kia Rio 1.3i 8v
2003-2005

Power
82 PS (60 kW)
Torque
116 Nm @ 3000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Caravelair Antares Luxe Ambiance 400

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


User Reviews

miguel reviewed a Kia Rio 1.3i 8v:

"It's a good car for a beginner, in 2years i've made about 5000km in all condition with no problem at all. on high way I can run at 110km/h in 4th gear, 5th gear is hard to use, hill starts are a little difficult to do. No heating trouble at all, even on a 12% gradiant at full torque, I'm very happy with my KIA even if I know is engine is too small for my caravan
If I decide to change my car, I will for sure try another KIA. "

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