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Nissan Terrano 2.7 TD
Sterling Elite Searcher

Sterling
Performance
Weight

The Nissan Terrano 2.7 TD with a Sterling Elite Searcher with an actual weight of 1834 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Nissan is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (160 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!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
189
173

Mountains
Risk of snaking
159
103

Weight ratio: 92% (102% of kerbweight) 1834 kg 2000 kg

Payloads

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

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Caravan




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Nissan

Nissan Terrano 2.7 TD
Sterling Elite Searcher

Sterling

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Nissan 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 92%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 102%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. 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 knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 100 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 103 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.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.

 

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

Nissan Terrano 2.7 TD
1996-2007

Power
125 PS (92 kW)
Torque
278 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sterling Elite Searcher

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


User Reviews

colin davidson reviewed a Nissan Terrano 2.7 TD:

"I have owned both for 5 years towing to France on holidays every year, great car and cheap to buy, fuel is a issue but cheaper in France just over £ 1.00 per L . "

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