 | Renault Modus 1.5 dCi
Standaard Caravan |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 300 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Standaard Caravan.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Renault Modus 1.5 dCi with a Standaard Caravan with an actual weight of 1200 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Renault is in general just sufficient. But the weight of the Standaard Caravan with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
138
87
Mountains
Risk of snaking
109
145
Weight ratio: 81% (93% of kerbweight)
1200 kg
1485 kg
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| Renault Modus 1.5 dCi
Standaard Caravan | |
Actual Weights
- Standaard Caravan : 1200 kg.
- Renault Modus 1.5 dCi: 1485 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 81%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 138 points).
- Speeds of 61 mph (98 km/h) to 68 mph (109 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 87 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2500 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 32.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 109 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 10%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 49 mph (79 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 300 kg (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 81%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 93%.
- 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 70 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 145 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 just sufficient.
- If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
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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