The Fiat Doblo 1.9 JTD with a Caravan with an actual weight of 200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Fiat is in general fairly 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
212
157
Mountains
Risk of snaking
254
344
Weight ratio: 12% (14% of kerbweight)
200 kg
1620 kg
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Fiat Doblo 1.9 JTD Caravan
Actual Weights
Caravan : 200 kg.
Fiat Doblo 1.9 JTD: 1620 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 12%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 212 points).
Speeds of 69 mph (111 km/h) to 74 mph (120 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 157 points).
Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 16.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 254 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 19%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3000 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 63 mph (102 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Fiat 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 12%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 14%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 344 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 fairly 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.