The Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 CDT with a Caravan leeg: 1250 kg with an actual weight of 1450 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Rover is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravan 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
190
134
Mountains
Risk of snaking
186
143
Weight ratio: 79% (89% of kerbweight)
1450 kg
1835 kg
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Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 CDT Caravan leeg: 1250 kg
Actual Weights
Caravan leeg: 1250 kg: 1450 kg.
Rover 75 Tourer 2.0 CDT: 1835 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 79%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 190 points).
Speeds of 68 mph (110 km/h) to 74 mph (120 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 134 points).
Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 24.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 186 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 58 mph (93 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Rover is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
The car is too heavily loaded.
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%.
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 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 143 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.