The Suzuki Jimny 1.3 16v with a Eriba Familia 320 with an actual weight of 900 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Suzuki is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Eriba with a User Payload (122 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
189
92
Mountains
Risk of snaking
168
215
Weight ratio: 67% (79% of kerbweight)
900 kg
1335 kg
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Suzuki Jimny 1.3 16v Eriba Familia 320
Actual Weights
Eriba Familia 320: 900 kg.
Suzuki Jimny 1.3 16v: 1335 kg.
Noseweight: 60 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 67%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 189 points).
Speeds of 69 mph (112 km/h) to 76 mph (122 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 92 points).
Slightly higher revs (2900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 26.6 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 168 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (5500 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 56 mph (91 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Suzuki is more than 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 67%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 215 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.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.