The towing limit is exceeded by 20 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 Fiat Doblo 1.9 JTD with a Avondale Dart 470-2 with an actual weight of 1120 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Fiat is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Avondale with a User Payload (187 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
188
145
Mountains
Risk of snaking
177
196
Weight ratio: 69% (79% of kerbweight)
1120 kg
1620 kg
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Fiat Doblo 1.9 JTD Avondale Dart 470-2
Actual Weights
Avondale Dart 470-2: 1120 kg.
Fiat Doblo 1.9 JTD: 1620 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 188 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 145 points).
Slightly higher revs (2100 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 25 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 177 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 57 mph (92 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 20 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
The car is too heavily loaded.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 196 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 good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.