 | Opel Astra 2.0 CDTi aut.
Sterling Eccles Sport 554 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Opel Astra 2.0 CDTi aut. with a Sterling Eccles Sport 554 with an actual weight of 1430 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 good. But the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (153 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
230
235
Mountains
Risk of snaking
266
142
Weight ratio: 79% (89% of kerbweight)
1430 kg
1805 kg
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| Opel Astra 2.0 CDTi aut.
Sterling Eccles Sport 554 | |
Actual Weights
- Sterling Eccles Sport 554: 1430 kg.
- Opel Astra 2.0 CDTi aut.: 1805 kg.
- Noseweight: 80 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 79%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 230 points).
- Speeds of 74 mph (120 km/h) to 81 mph (130 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 235 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 17.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 266 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 64 mph (104 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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 79%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 89%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 142 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.
- Proper and careful loading is still important!
- 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.
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