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Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTi
Adria Altea Trent

Adria
Performance
Weight

The Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTi with a Adria Altea Trent with an actual weight of 1300 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Opel is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Adria with a User Payload (160 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
182
134

Mountains
Risk of snaking
172
172

Weight ratio: 72% (81% of kerbweight) 1300 kg 1813 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Opel

Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTi
Adria Altea Trent

Adria

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Opel 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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 81%.
  • 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 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 172 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 more than sufficient.
  • 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.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTi
2008-2011

Power
110 PS (81 kW)
Torque
260 Nm @ 2300 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Adria Altea Trent

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Garry from Derby Uk reviewed a Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTi:

"Vauxhall zafira 1.7dci (110bhp) towing a Swift Ace Ambassador 1200kilo which is a special edition by Swift based on a Sprite Alpine 2 berth.
I've been using this combination since February this year (2016) & we have been down to the south west , up to north Yorkshire coast & across to North Norfolk plus various local peak district & it's been a total pleasure to use .
I did wonder if the 110 bhp would be strong enough & did look for a 125bhp model but why did I ever worry , it's taken everything in it's stride , even the A38 hill past Exeter racecourse .
As for consumption , I must be lucky some people have said they are getting around 20 mpg , I can honestly say I'm getting high twenties 28 to max 34 mpg & solo driving 49 + mpg .
All in all I just can't fault it , the more I drive it , the better it gets its on a 2012 plate & just done 21500 miles ex mobility car ."

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