The towing limit is exceeded by 450 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Compass. 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 Nissan Note 1.5 dCi with a Compass Corona 462 with an actual weight of 1350 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Nissan is in general just sufficient. But the weight of the Compass with a User Payload (194 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
139
94
Mountains
Risk of snaking
111
98
Weight ratio: 92% (107% of kerbweight)
1350 kg
1465 kg
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Nissan Note 1.5 dCi Compass Corona 462
Actual Weights
Compass Corona 462: 1350 kg.
Nissan Note 1.5 dCi: 1465 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 92%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 139 points).
Speeds of 61 mph (98 km/h) to 68 mph (109 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 94 points).
Slightly higher revs (2400 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 32.5 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 111 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 49 mph (79 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 450 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 92%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 107%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
Recommended noseweight is 70 - 75 kg.
Towball limit is 50 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 98 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 just sufficient.
Proper and careful loading is still important!
It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.