 | Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Knaus Sport 400 LK |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD with a Knaus Sport 400 LK with an actual weight of 1100 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Jeep is in general very good. And also the weight of the Knaus 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
251
311
Mountains
Risk of snaking
300
274
Weight ratio: 50% (56% of kerbweight)
1100 kg
2180 kg
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| Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD
Knaus Sport 400 LK | |
Actual Weights
- Knaus Sport 400 LK: 1100 kg.
- Jeep Cherokee 2.8 CRD: 2180 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 50%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 251 points).
- Speeds of 79 mph (127 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 311 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 16.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 300 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2200 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 69 mph (111 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Jeep 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 50%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 56%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 274 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 very 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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