The Honda CR-V 2.0 16v aut. with a Sterling Europa 460 with an actual weight of 1280 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Honda is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (134 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
190
116
Mountains
Risk of snaking
179
170
Weight ratio: 74% (84% of kerbweight)
1280 kg
1720 kg
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Honda CR-V 2.0 16v aut. Sterling Europa 460
Actual Weights
Sterling Europa 460: 1280 kg.
Honda CR-V 2.0 16v aut.: 1720 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 74%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 190 points).
Speeds of 69 mph (111 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 116 points).
Slightly higher revs (2700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 24.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 179 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (4400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 57 mph (92 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Honda is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
The car is too heavily loaded.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 170 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.
If the caravan is well loaded 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.