 | Renault Megane Fase II Hb 1.9 dCi
Knaus Deseo Box |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Renault Megane Fase II Hb 1.9 dCi with a Knaus Deseo Box with an actual weight of 800 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Renault is in general fairly 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
224
212
Mountains
Risk of snaking
273
270
Weight ratio: 51% (58% of kerbweight)
800 kg
1570 kg
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| Renault Megane Fase II Hb 1.9 dCi
Knaus Deseo Box | |
Actual Weights
- Knaus Deseo Box: 800 kg.
- Renault Megane Fase II Hb 1.9 dCi: 1570 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 51%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 224 points).
- Speeds of 72 mph (116 km/h) to 78 mph (125 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 212 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 16.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 273 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 (2400 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 65 mph (105 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Renault 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 51%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 58%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 270 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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