The Isuzu Rodeo Pickup DC - 3.0 TD with a Abbey Spectrum 520 with an actual weight of 1651 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 Isuzu is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Abbey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
176
173
Mountains
Risk of snaking
134
149
Weight ratio: 76% (83% of kerbweight)
1651 kg
2180 kg
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Isuzu Rodeo Pickup DC - 3.0 TD Abbey Spectrum 520
Actual Weights
Abbey Spectrum 520: 1651 kg.
Isuzu Rodeo Pickup DC - 3.0 TD: 2180 kg.
Noseweight: 90 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 76%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 176 points).
Speeds of 68 mph (110 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 173 points).
Slightly higher revs (1800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 29.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 134 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 52 mph (84 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Isuzu is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 76%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 83%.
There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
Recommended noseweight is 90 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 149 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.
If the caravan is well loaded 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.