Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD Sterling Eccles SE Moonstone
Performance
Weight
The Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD with a Sterling Eccles SE Moonstone with an actual weight of 1474 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (151 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
220
240
Mountains
Risk of snaking
228
188
Weight ratio: 67% (74% of kerbweight)
1474 kg
2192 kg
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Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD Sterling Eccles SE Moonstone
Actual Weights
Sterling Eccles SE Moonstone: 1474 kg.
Jeep Cherokee 2.5 CRD: 2192 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 67%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 220 points).
Speeds of 74 mph (120 km/h) to 80 mph (129 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 240 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 21.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 228 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 15%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2800 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 62 mph (100 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 67%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 74%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 188 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.