The Suzuki Jimny 1.3 16v with a Lunar Ariva with an actual weight of 1057 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Suzuki is in general moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. And also the weight of the Lunar with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
152
51
Mountains
Risk of snaking
121
164
Weight ratio: 79% (93% of kerbweight)
1057 kg
1335 kg
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Suzuki Jimny 1.3 16v Lunar Ariva
Actual Weights
Lunar Ariva: 1057 kg.
Suzuki Jimny 1.3 16v: 1335 kg.
Noseweight: 65 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 79%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 152 points).
Speeds of 63 mph (101 km/h) to 69 mph (112 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 51 points).
Slightly higher revs (3500 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 30.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 121 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 10%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 51 mph (82 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Suzuki is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
The caravan is too heavily loaded.
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 93%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 164 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.