 | Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi vgt
Eriba Touring Triton 410 GT |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi vgt with a Eriba Touring Triton 410 GT with an actual weight of 980 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Kia is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Eriba 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
228
224
Mountains
Risk of snaking
253
204
Weight ratio: 68% (79% of kerbweight)
980 kg
1446 kg
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| Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi vgt
Eriba Touring Triton 410 GT | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Touring Triton 410 GT: 980 kg.
- Kia Rio 1.5 CRDi vgt: 1446 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 68%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 228 points).
- Speeds of 75 mph (121 km/h) to 81 mph (130 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 224 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 253 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 64 mph (104 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Kia 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 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 - 65 kg.
- Towball limit is 50 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Stability and safety score to compare is 204 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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