 | Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Eriba Touring Triton 430 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi with a Eriba Touring Triton 430 with an actual weight of 1001 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Nissan is in general good. And also the weight of the Eriba 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
228
277
Mountains
Risk of snaking
246
215
Weight ratio: 64% (74% of kerbweight)
1001 kg
1570 kg
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| Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi
Eriba Touring Triton 430 | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Touring Triton 430: 1001 kg.
- Nissan Pulsar 1.5 dCi: 1570 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 64%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 228 points).
- Speeds of 76 mph (122 km/h) to 81 mph (131 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 277 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 20.8 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 246 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 16%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2500 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 64 mph (103 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Nissan is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 64%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 74%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 215 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 good.
- 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.
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