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The Car as an example with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1400 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Car is in general more than sufficient. But 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 quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Risk of snaking
Mountains
202
133
197
Points to compare
Actual Weights
- Caravan as an example: 1400 kg
- Car as an example: 1700 kg
- Noseweight: 75 kg
82%
1400 kg
1700 kg
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 202 points).
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 161 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2400 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 20.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 197 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (4100 rpm) are needed.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Car is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Weight ratio between caravan and the car (kerbweight) is 93%. Actual weight ratio is 82%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph / 90 km/h.
- Stability and safety score is 133 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 more than sufficient.
- Proper and careful loading is still important!
- 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.
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