The Rover 75 Tourer 4.6 V8 aut. with a Lunar Quasar 462 with an actual weight of 1180 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Rover is in general very good. And also the weight of the Lunar with a User Payload (133 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
279
333
Mountains
Risk of snaking
337
233
Weight ratio: 58% (64% of kerbweight)
1180 kg
2040 kg
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Rover 75 Tourer 4.6 V8 aut. Lunar Quasar 462
Actual Weights
Lunar Quasar 462: 1180 kg.
Rover 75 Tourer 4.6 V8 aut.: 2040 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 58%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 279 points).
Speeds of 83 mph (134 km/h) to 87 mph (141 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 333 points).
Higher revs (2000 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 12.5 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 337 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
A speed of 76 mph (122 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Rover is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
The car is too heavily loaded.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 58%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 64%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 233 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 very good.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.