We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 840 kg kg with this Opel.
In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 840 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.
Performance
Weight
The Opel Crossland X 1.2 Turbo with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 840 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Caravan 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
227
212
Mountains
Risk of snaking
271
245
Weight ratio: 57% (66% of kerbweight)
840 kg
1474 kg
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Opel Crossland X 1.2 Turbo Caravan as an example
Actual Weights
Caravan as an example: 840 kg.
Opel Crossland X 1.2 Turbo: 1474 kg.
Noseweight: 60 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 57%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 227 points).
Speeds of 73 mph (117 km/h) to 78 mph (126 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 212 points).
Higher revs (1800 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 16.1 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 271 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 19%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3000 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 66 mph (106 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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 57%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 66%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 245 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 fairly 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.