 | Opel Astra 2.0 T
Caravan leeg: 750 kg |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Opel Astra 2.0 T with a Caravan leeg: 750 kg with an actual weight of 950 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 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
244
69
Mountains
Risk of snaking
303
232
Weight ratio: 60% (69% of kerbweight)
950 kg
1585 kg
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| Opel Astra 2.0 T
Caravan leeg: 750 kg | |
Actual Weights
- Caravan leeg: 750 kg: 950 kg.
- Opel Astra 2.0 T: 1585 kg.
- Noseweight: 60 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 60%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 244 points).
- Speeds of 76 mph (122 km/h) to 81 mph (131 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 69 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2600 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 14.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 303 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 22%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3400 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 69 mph (111 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 60%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 69%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 232 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.
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