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Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi aut.
Eriba Nova SL 580

Eriba
Performance
Weight

The Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi aut. with a Eriba Nova SL 580 with an actual weight of 1620 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Kia is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Eriba with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
199
199

Mountains
Risk of snaking
187
166

Weight ratio: 72% (79% of kerbweight) 1620 kg 2259 kg

Payloads

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Kia

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi aut.
Eriba Nova SL 580

Eriba

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Kia 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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
  • 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 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 166 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 perfect match!

 

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.


Specifications

Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi aut.
2002-2004

Power
140 PS (103 kW)
Torque
314 Nm @ 1850 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Eriba Nova SL 580

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

andy halliwell reviewed a Kia Sorento 2.5 CRDi aut.:

"super tow car pulls like a train, im not to bothered about fuel economy,we go to rallys as well as large sites mud or wet grass no problem ,I look forward to the snow as its very sure footed,and its so comfortable . I also use it as a rubbish tip takes anything in its stride'"

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