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Renault Megane II Hb 1.5 dC 82pk
Lunar Zenith 4

Lunar
Performance
Weight

The Renault Megane II Hb 1.5 dC 82pk with a Lunar Zenith 4 with an actual weight of 1145 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Renault is in general just sufficient. And also the weight of the Lunar with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
150
99

Mountains
Risk of snaking
120
166

Weight ratio: 77% (88% of kerbweight) 1145 kg 1495 kg

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Renault

Renault Megane II Hb 1.5 dC 82pk
Lunar Zenith 4

Lunar

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Renault 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 77%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 88%.
  • 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 70 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 166 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 just sufficient.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.

 

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

Renault Megane II Hb 1.5 dC 82pk
2002-2006

Power
82 PS (60 kW)
Torque
185 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Lunar Zenith 4

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


User Reviews

George reviewed a Renault Megane II Hb 1.5 dC 82pk:

"I have a 57 plate Megane II 86 bhp 5 speed. have been towing a 1990 2 berth Elddis Mistral GTX which is not listed on this site. It weighs in the same as a Lunar Zenith 4 at 1100kgs. Amazed how well it pulls. Vary rarely have I had to drop down from top gear. Usually holds well on uphill inclines and only drop down to 4th only for the very steepest of gradients. Normally 60 mpg Solo but when towing this is down to 45 mpg. Quite an economical towcar. Strongly recommended for the smaller van, but a word of warning. Whilst you can legally tow up to its kerbweight of 1295kg, this would only be with the driver only in the car. If you have passengers/luggage in the car too, you would exceed the maximum train weight of 2750kgs. If you stick to the recommended 85% of kerbweight which is about 1100kgs, then you will have about 300kgs spare capacity for passengers and luggage. "

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