 | Rover 45 2.0 TD
Lunar Ariva |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 57 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Lunar.
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 Rover 45 2.0 TD with a Lunar Ariva with an actual weight of 1057 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Rover is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Lunar 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
193
151
Mountains
Risk of snaking
197
211
Weight ratio: 66% (75% of kerbweight)
1057 kg
1605 kg
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| Rover 45 2.0 TD
Lunar Ariva | |
Actual Weights
- Lunar Ariva: 1057 kg.
- Rover 45 2.0 TD: 1605 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 193 points).
- Speeds of 68 mph (110 km/h) to 74 mph (120 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 151 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 197 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 15%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 58 mph (94 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 57 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 75%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 211 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.
- 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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