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Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon 1.6
Dethleffs Camper 430 T

Dethleffs
Performance
Weight

The Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon 1.6 with a Dethleffs Camper 430 T with an actual weight of 1200 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 Mitsubishi is in general just sufficient. And also the weight of the Dethleffs with a User Payload (178 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
160
73

Mountains
Risk of snaking
137
158

Weight ratio: 77% (89% of kerbweight) 1200 kg 1550 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Mitsubishi

Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon 1.6
Dethleffs Camper 430 T

Dethleffs

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Mitsubishi 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 77%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 89%.
  • 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 70 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 158 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.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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

Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon 1.6
2003-2009

Power
98 PS (72 kW)
Torque
150 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Dethleffs Camper 430 T

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


User Reviews

Frank Vandenberg reviewed a Mitsubishi Lancer Wagon 1.6:

"Despite your pretty negative advice, I'm satisfied with the performance of my Lancer 1.6 wagon (2006) in combination with our Dethleffs Camper 430T -1992 (mtplm 1000 kg).
Okay, its not the fastest combination but because 80% of the maximum toque is already available at 2000 rpm its very relaxed driving even in mountainus regions.
Detail: the car is running on autogas/LPG even when towing the caravan, witch gives no problems at all!!!
With the current petrol prices I'm driving with a smile on my face."

See more Mitsubishi Lancer reviews.

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