Mini Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 aut. Caravan as an example
Advice with maximum weight
We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 0 kg kg with this Mini.
In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 0 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.
Performance
Weight
The towing limit is unknown to us. Please check the towing limit!
The Mini Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 aut. with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 0 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Mini is in general very 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
357
1223
Mountains
Risk of snaking
478
358
Weight ratio: 0% (0% of kerbweight)
0 kg
1935 kg
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Mini Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 aut. Caravan as an example
Actual Weights
Caravan as an example: 0 kg.
Mini Countryman Cooper S E ALL4 aut.: 1935 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 0%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 357 points).
Speeds of 113 mph (182 km/h) to 114 mph (184 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 1223 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 7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 478 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 30%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
A speed of 101 mph (163 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Mini 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 0%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 0%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 358 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 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.