 | Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Di-D
Abbey GTS Vogue 517 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Di-D with a Abbey GTS Vogue 517 with an actual weight of 1445 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Mitsubishi is in general good. And also the weight of the Abbey 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
240
274
Mountains
Risk of snaking
267
206
Weight ratio: 63% (68% of kerbweight)
1445 kg
2310 kg
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| Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Di-D
Abbey GTS Vogue 517 | |
Actual Weights
- Abbey GTS Vogue 517: 1445 kg.
- Mitsubishi Pajero 3.2 Di-D: 2310 kg.
- Noseweight: 80 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 63%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 240 points).
- Speeds of 78 mph (126 km/h) to 84 mph (135 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 274 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 20 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 267 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2500 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 66 mph (107 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Mitsubishi 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 driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 63%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 206 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 good.
- 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.
More information
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