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Rover 75 1.8 16v
Sprite Alpine 2

Sprite
Performance
Weight

The Rover 75 1.8 16v with a Sprite Alpine 2 with an actual weight of 1150 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 Rover is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Sprite with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
183
80

Mountains
Risk of snaking
172
192

Weight ratio: 69% (78% of kerbweight) 1150 kg 1675 kg

Payloads

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Rover

Rover 75 1.8 16v
Sprite Alpine 2

Sprite

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Rover is sufficient (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 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 192 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 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.

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

Rover 75 1.8 16v
2001-2005

Power
120 PS (88 kW)
Torque
160 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sprite Alpine 2

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


User Reviews

Gaz reviewed a Rover 75 1.8 16v:

"Rover 75 1.8 (55plate) now towing a swift ace ambassador that
is just 1200 kgs all in , car not quite as effective you can feel the extra kgs mainly on hills on the flat its still ok , you just have to change your driving style to suit .
still happy with this combo & getting 30 plus mpg mainly use 3rd & 4th gear , 5th is still used on flat over 55 mph
"

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