The Opel Zafira 2.0 Turbo with a Bailey Pageant Monarch with an actual weight of 1295 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Opel is in general good. And also the weight of the Bailey with a User Payload (177 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
246
209
Mountains
Risk of snaking
286
179
Weight ratio: 71% (79% of kerbweight)
1295 kg
1835 kg
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Opel Zafira 2.0 Turbo Bailey Pageant Monarch
Actual Weights
Bailey Pageant Monarch: 1295 kg.
Opel Zafira 2.0 Turbo: 1835 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 71%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 246 points).
Speeds of 78 mph (125 km/h) to 82 mph (133 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 209 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 16.5 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 286 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3200 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 68 mph (110 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Opel 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 71%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 179 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.