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Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
Caravan as an example

Caravan

Advice with maximum weight

We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1500 kg kg with this Toyota.

In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1250 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.

Performance
Weight

The Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1250 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Toyota is in general very good. If the hybrid battery is not completely empty. And also the weight of the Caravan with a User Payload (-50 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
283
257

Mountains
Risk of snaking
334
233

Weight ratio: 57% (63% of kerbweight) 1250 kg 2185 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

Car
Caravan

A User Payload of -50 kg in the caravan is not realistic in practice.


Attention

The Toyota is a hybrid car. The calculated performance depends on the amount of power available in the battery. The advice and performance are based on average use where there is still a small amount of power in the battery.

Also make a calculation of the Toyota on the fuel engine only in case the battery is empty.



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Toyota

Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
Caravan as an example

Caravan

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Toyota is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • 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 63%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 233 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.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.


Specifications

Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid
2021-2024

Power
306 PS (225 kW)
Torque
510 Nm @ 4500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Caravan as an example

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


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