We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 750 kg kg with this Nissan.
In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 750 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.
Performance
Weight
The Nissan X-Trail dCi 150 4WD with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 750 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Nissan is in general good. 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 very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
240
274
Mountains
Risk of snaking
298
304
Weight ratio: 39% (43% of kerbweight)
750 kg
1945 kg
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Nissan X-Trail dCi 150 4WD Caravan as an example
Actual Weights
Caravan as an example: 750 kg.
Nissan X-Trail dCi 150 4WD: 1945 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 39%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 240 points).
Speeds of 76 mph (122 km/h) to 81 mph (131 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 274 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 15.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 298 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 22%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2300 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 68 mph (109 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Nissan 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 39%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 43%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 304 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 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.