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Opel Zafira 1.8
Bailey Orion 450-5

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The Opel Zafira 1.8 with a Bailey Orion 450-5 with an actual weight of 1287 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Opel is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Bailey with a User Payload (157 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
204
110

Mountains
Risk of snaking
202
169

Weight ratio: 74% (84% of kerbweight) 1287 kg 1735 kg

Payloads

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

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Opel

Opel Zafira 1.8
Bailey Orion 450-5

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Opel 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 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
  • 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 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 169 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.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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.

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

Opel Zafira 1.8
2000-2005

Power
125 PS (92 kW)
Torque
170 Nm @ 3800 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Orion 450-5

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


User Reviews

B4zza69 reviewed a Opel Zafira 1.8:

"Zafira 1.8 Elegance 2003, I am towing at 91%, I altered the car's kerb weight to 1410kg. Be aware that whattowcar makes it up to over 1500kg but the actual kerb weight of this model car is 1410kg. The unladen weight is around 1290. I am towing near to the 1300kg limit (set by Vauxhall for this model) and the Zafira does a great job. A heavier car would make for a more sturdy ride but what the Zafira lacks in Kerb Weight it makes up in manouvreability, it breezes tight miniroundabouts and awkward lanes with the Orion on the back. I have great visability in all 4 side mirrors. Power could be better but the 1.8 125bmp does well and will cruise niceley at 50 in 5th (which is the speed I tend to travel at). 4th Gear is sometimes used if the motorway incline is long and steep but generally 5th pulls up most. Being front wheel drive I do sometimes get a little wheelspin when pulling out from an incline at a junction but this is never a problem (I have very good tyres which keeps it to a minimum - if bad low quality ones were used I imagine wheelspining could be more frequent than one would desire). The Zafira 1.8 will win no towing awards and there are many car's that would do the job better but for a medium sized car with 7 seats (which is what I need) it does the job well enough. Fuel consumption is almost no different to normal driving but I am a very careful driver and drive smooth and steady when towing - no point rushing and causing an accident!! I tend to load the boot with the heavier items to increase the cars weight partly to add to the cars weight and traction and partly because the orion 450 is already sitting at 1200kg thanks to gas, motormover, battery, etc before loading in any food or clothes or awning etc etc."

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