The towing limit is exceeded by 15 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Lunar. 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 Qashqai 1.5 dCi with a Lunar Stellar with an actual weight of 1215 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Nissan is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Lunar with a User Payload (139 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
190
139
Mountains
Risk of snaking
191
184
Weight ratio: 71% (82% of kerbweight)
1215 kg
1707 kg
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Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi Lunar Stellar
Actual Weights
Lunar Stellar: 1215 kg.
Nissan Qashqai 1.5 dCi: 1707 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 71%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 190 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 139 points).
Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 191 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 58 mph (93 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 15 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 71%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 184 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 perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.