Mitsubishi L200 2.5 TD Elddis Crusader Super Scirocco
Performance
Weight
The Mitsubishi L200 2.5 TD with a Elddis Crusader Super Scirocco with an actual weight of 1780 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Mitsubishi is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Elddis with a User Payload (173 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. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
158
148
Mountains
Risk of snaking
111
110
Weight ratio: 85% (94% of kerbweight)
1780 kg
2094 kg
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Mitsubishi L200 2.5 TD Elddis Crusader Super Scirocco
Actual Weights
Elddis Crusader Super Scirocco: 1780 kg.
Mitsubishi L200 2.5 TD: 2094 kg.
Noseweight: 95 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 85%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 158 points).
Speeds of 67 mph (108 km/h) to 74 mph (119 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 148 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 34.7 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 10%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Mitsubishi is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
The car is too heavily loaded.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 85%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 94%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. 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 a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
Recommended noseweight is 95 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 110 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.
Proper and careful loading is essential!
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.