 | Kia Carnival 2.9 TDI
Geist Xklusive 565 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Kia Carnival 2.9 TDI with a Geist Xklusive 565 with an actual weight of 1480 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Kia is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Geist 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
173
231
Mountains
Risk of snaking
136
196
Weight ratio: 64% (70% of kerbweight)
1480 kg
2300 kg
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| Kia Carnival 2.9 TDI
Geist Xklusive 565 | |
Actual Weights
- Geist Xklusive 565: 1480 kg.
- Kia Carnival 2.9 TDI: 2300 kg.
- Noseweight: 80 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 64%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 173 points).
- Speeds of 69 mph (111 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 231 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 31.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 136 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 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 52 mph (84 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Kia is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 64%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 70%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 196 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 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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