 | Subaru Forester 2.0 XT
Lunar Chateau 450 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Subaru Forester 2.0 XT with a Lunar Chateau 450 with an actual weight of 1220 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Subaru is in general fairly good. 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 good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
254
123
Mountains
Risk of snaking
302
177
Weight ratio: 72% (81% of kerbweight)
1220 kg
1705 kg
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| Subaru Forester 2.0 XT
Lunar Chateau 450 | |
Actual Weights
- Lunar Chateau 450: 1220 kg.
- Subaru Forester 2.0 XT: 1705 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 72%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 254 points).
- Speeds of 79 mph (127 km/h) to 84 mph (135 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 123 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2300 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 15.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 302 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3300 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 70 mph (113 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Subaru 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 81%.
- 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 177 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.
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