The Fiat Panda 1.2 with a Freedom Jetstream Prima with an actual weight of 780 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Fiat is in general moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Freedom with a User Payload (130 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
122
73
Mountains
Risk of snaking
90
212
Weight ratio: 67% (81% of kerbweight)
780 kg
1160 kg
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Fiat Panda 1.2 Freedom Jetstream Prima
Actual Weights
Freedom Jetstream Prima: 780 kg.
Fiat Panda 1.2: 1160 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 67%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 122 points).
Speeds of 58 mph (93 km/h) to 64 mph (104 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 73 points).
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 34.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 90 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 9%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 47 mph (76 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Fiat 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 67%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 81%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 212 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 moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.