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Opel Zafira 2.2
Avondale Dart 556-6

Avondale
Performance
Weight

The Opel Zafira 2.2 with a Avondale Dart 556-6 with an actual weight of 1245 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Avondale 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
236
159

Mountains
Risk of snaking
255
179

Weight ratio: 71% (80% of kerbweight) 1245 kg 1765 kg

Payloads

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Opel

Opel Zafira 2.2
Avondale Dart 556-6

Avondale

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 71%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 80%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 179 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 fairly good.
  • 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 2.2
2000-2005

Power
147 PS (108 kW)
Torque
203 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Avondale Dart 556-6

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


User Reviews

Barrie Harnett reviewed a Opel Zafira 2.2:

"Had the 2.2 Zaffy for 5 years, was reluctant to change but saw, on this site, 86% and red stars and had already bought the Pageant. fuel consumption is poor at about 22 but isn't good 'solo' either. Learned to tow in the forces so not really a novice, also this isn't my first 'van however it is the biggest. Zafira gets bad press in towing community but it performs admirably albeit a bit worrying on wet grass but there's always a way round that one. pulled up A55 in N. Wales ok, granted I was in 3rd by the time we got to the top but we still found power. never had a problem with temp. maybe just lucky bot if you take your time, don't rush into situations, don't hold the outfit on the clutch for long periods, if indeed at all and you should have an easy life."

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