 | Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTi
Avondale Dart 556-6 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTi with a Avondale Dart 556-6 with an actual weight of 1245 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 fairly good. 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
209
199
Mountains
Risk of snaking
217
191
Weight ratio: 68% (76% of kerbweight)
1245 kg
1838 kg
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| Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTi
Avondale Dart 556-6 | |
Actual Weights
- Avondale Dart 556-6: 1245 kg.
- Opel Zafira 1.9 CDTi: 1838 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 68%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 209 points).
- Speeds of 72 mph (116 km/h) to 78 mph (126 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 199 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 22.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 217 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 15%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2900 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 61 mph (98 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Opel is 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 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 76%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 191 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 fairly 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.
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