The Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 aut. with a Fleetwood Heritage 560-4 with an actual weight of 1480 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Kia is in general good. And also the weight of the Fleetwood 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
251
209
Mountains
Risk of snaking
284
182
Weight ratio: 68% (75% of kerbweight)
1480 kg
2186 kg
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Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 aut. Fleetwood Heritage 560-4
Actual Weights
Fleetwood Heritage 560-4: 1480 kg.
Kia Sorento 3.3 V6 aut.: 2186 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 68%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 251 points).
Speeds of 79 mph (127 km/h) to 86 mph (138 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 209 points).
Slightly higher revs (2100 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 16.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 284 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 68 mph (110 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Kia is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 75%.
There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 182 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 good.
If the caravan is well loaded 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.