The Honda CR-V 2.0i with a Ace Award Brightstar with an actual weight of 1370 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. But the weight of the Ace with a User Payload (186 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. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
209
125
Mountains
Risk of snaking
216
142
Weight ratio: 79% (90% of kerbweight)
1370 kg
1729 kg
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Honda CR-V 2.0i Ace Award Brightstar
Actual Weights
Ace Award Brightstar: 1370 kg.
Honda CR-V 2.0i: 1729 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 79%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 209 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (115 km/h) to 78 mph (125 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 125 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 21.6 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 216 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (4400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 61 mph (99 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Honda is 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 79%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 90%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 142 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.
Proper and careful loading is still important!
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.