 | Rover 216 Si
Avondale Argente 390-2 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 150 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Avondale.
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 Rover 216 Si with a Avondale Argente 390-2 with an actual weight of 1150 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Rover is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Avondale with a User Payload (161 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is 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
179
93
Mountains
Risk of snaking
173
120
Weight ratio: 88% (105% of kerbweight)
1150 kg
1300 kg
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| Rover 216 Si
Avondale Argente 390-2 | |
Actual Weights
- Avondale Argente 390-2: 1150 kg.
- Rover 216 Si: 1300 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 88%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 179 points).
- Speeds of 65 mph (105 km/h) to 71 mph (115 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 93 points).
- Slightly higher revs (3100 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 173 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (5400 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 56 mph (91 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 150 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 88%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 105%.
- 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 70 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 120 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 sufficient.
- Proper and careful loading is still important!
- It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and 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.
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