 | Opel Astra 1.7 CDTi [6MT]
Eriba Familia 320 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTi [6MT] with a Eriba Familia 320 with an actual weight of 900 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Opel is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Eriba with a User Payload (122 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
232
193
Mountains
Risk of snaking
258
248
Weight ratio: 58% (66% of kerbweight)
900 kg
1565 kg
Free does not exist
Good and independent information cannot be free on the Internet.
You can continue to use the TowCarCalculator by paying a contribution towards the costs of this website.
Please be so kind as to donate a small contribution to Caravantrekker for every useful calculation you made.
Thank you!
2
| Opel Astra 1.7 CDTi [6MT]
Eriba Familia 320 | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Familia 320: 900 kg.
- Opel Astra 1.7 CDTi [6MT]: 1565 kg.
- Noseweight: 60 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 58%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 232 points).
- Speeds of 76 mph (122 km/h) to 81 mph (131 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 193 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 258 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 65 mph (105 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Opel is more than sufficient (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 58%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 66%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 248 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.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
More information
More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.
Review your Opel
Tell other caravanners what you think of your Opel Astra 1.7 CDTi [6MT] towing a Eriba Familia 320 (900 kg).
Select other Car:
Select other Caravan:
Caravantrekker