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Opel Frontera 2.2 DTI
Sterling Europa 550

Sterling
Performance
Weight

The Opel Frontera 2.2 DTI with a Sterling Europa 550 with an actual weight of 1470 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 Opel is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (164 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
186
179

Mountains
Risk of snaking
161
170

Weight ratio: 71% (79% of kerbweight) 1470 kg 2056 kg

Payloads

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

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Caravan




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Opel

Opel Frontera 2.2 DTI
Sterling Europa 550

Sterling

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Opel 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 71%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
  • 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 170 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 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.

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 Frontera 2.2 DTI
1998-2002

Power
116 PS (85 kW)
Torque
260 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sterling Europa 550

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


User Reviews

robert blackwood reviewed a Opel Frontera 2.2 DTI:

"5 door 2.2dti great car pulls my 550 without any problems been to portugal south of france and of to corfu this year i would recommend this 4x4 "

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