We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 800 kg kg with this Fiat.
In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 800 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.
Performance
Weight
The Fiat Panda 1.0 TwinAir 65 with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 800 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Fiat is in general very moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Caravan with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
105
19
Mountains
Risk of snaking
78
208
Weight ratio: 65% (78% of kerbweight)
800 kg
1230 kg
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Fiat Panda 1.0 TwinAir 65 Caravan as an example
Actual Weights
Caravan as an example: 800 kg.
Fiat Panda 1.0 TwinAir 65: 1230 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 65%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 105 points).
Speeds of 55 mph (88 km/h) to 62 mph (100 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 19 points).
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 36 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 78 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 10%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 45 mph (73 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Fiat 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 65%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Safe speed up to 60 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 208 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 very moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.