The Peugeot 406 1.9 DT with a Lunar Clubman 470-2 with an actual weight of 1310 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Peugeot is in general rather poor but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Lunar with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
93
15
Mountains
Risk of snaking
46
131
Weight ratio: 83% (95% of kerbweight)
1310 kg
1575 kg
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Peugeot 406 1.9 DT Lunar Clubman 470-2
Actual Weights
Lunar Clubman 470-2: 1310 kg.
Peugeot 406 1.9 DT: 1575 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 83%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally (very) moderate on flat roads (performance score to compare 93 points).
Speeds of 56 mph (90 km/h) to 63 mph (102 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 15 points).
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 42.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 46 points).
Performance is not great on steep mountain roads. Hill starts more than 8% requires experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 42 mph (68 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Peugeot is sufficient (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 83%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 95%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 131 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 rather poor but for your use maybe sufficient.
Proper and careful loading is still important!
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.