 | Kia Picanto 1.0
Avondale Dart 556-6 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 545 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Avondale.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Kia Picanto 1.0 with a Avondale Dart 556-6 with an actual weight of 1245 kg is not a recommended match to drive.
The motor preformance of the Kia is in general bad but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Avondale with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis too heavy for long distances. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
62
27
Mountains
Risk of snaking
13
49
Weight ratio: 105% (127% of kerbweight)
1245 kg
1182 kg
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| Kia Picanto 1.0
Avondale Dart 556-6 | |
Actual Weights
- Avondale Dart 556-6: 1245 kg.
- Kia Picanto 1.0: 1182 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 105%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally (very) moderate on flat roads (performance score to compare 62 points).
- Speeds of 53 mph (85 km/h) to 61 mph (98 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 27 points).
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is hardly possible.
- In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 13 points).
- Performance is not great on steep mountain roads. Hill starts more than 7% requires experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 38 mph (62 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 545 kg (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 105%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 127%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. It is not recommended to drive with this outfit for long distances!
- Recommended noseweight is 60 - 70 kg.
- Towball limit is 28 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 49 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 bad but for your use maybe sufficient.
- Proper and careful loading is essential!
- It's not a recomanded match. Only if you are an experienced (caravan) driver it is posible to drive carfully.
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.
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