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Rover 820 si
Sprite Alpine 2

Sprite
Performance
Weight

The Rover 820 si with a Sprite Alpine 2 with an actual weight of 1150 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 Sprite 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
202
141

Mountains
Risk of snaking
212
180

Weight ratio: 72% (83% of kerbweight) 1150 kg 1593 kg

Payloads

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Rover

Rover 820 si
Sprite Alpine 2

Sprite

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Rover is more than 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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 83%.
  • 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 180 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.
  • 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

Rover 820 si
1992-1996

Power
136 PS (100 kW)
Torque
185 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sprite Alpine 2

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


User Reviews

d.mears reviewed a Rover 820 si:

"I have a 2ltr rover 800 1994 and a new sprite 2 berth. I find that the car is more than adequate as a tow vehicle,although the noseweight of the van with gas and battery in situ is a bit of a problem.The low rev high torque rover engine is excellant.It tows well on the flat in 5th gear with light or no headwinds.Not so good at hillstarts. No snaking experienced."

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