We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 900 kg kg with this Nissan.
In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 900 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.
Performance
Weight
The maximum train weight is exceeded by 67 kg!
The Nissan Micra 1.0 with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 900 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Nissan is in general moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. 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
157
24
Mountains
Risk of snaking
138
193
Weight ratio: 70% (84% of kerbweight)
900 kg
1277 kg
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Nissan Micra 1.0 Caravan as an example
Actual Weights
Caravan as an example: 900 kg.
Nissan Micra 1.0: 1277 kg.
Noseweight: 60 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 157 points).
Speeds of 61 mph (99 km/h) to 68 mph (109 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 24 points).
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 26.1 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 138 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 53 mph (85 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The maximum train weight is exceeded by 67 kg (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 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 193 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 moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.