 | Honda CR-V 2.0i aut.
Avondale Dart 470-2 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Honda CR-V 2.0i aut. with a Avondale Dart 470-2 with an actual weight of 1133 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Honda is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Avondale 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
210
147
Mountains
Risk of snaking
214
213
Weight ratio: 64% (73% of kerbweight)
1133 kg
1758 kg
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| Honda CR-V 2.0i aut.
Avondale Dart 470-2 | |
Actual Weights
- Avondale Dart 470-2: 1133 kg.
- Honda CR-V 2.0i aut.: 1758 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 64%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 210 points).
- Speeds of 72 mph (116 km/h) to 78 mph (126 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 147 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 21.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 214 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (4000 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 61 mph (98 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Honda 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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- 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 73%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 213 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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