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Kia Carens 1.8 16v
Caravan leeg: 1000 kg

Caravan
Performance
Weight

The Kia Carens 1.8 16v with a Caravan leeg: 1000 kg with an actual weight of 1200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

The motor preformance of the Kia is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravan with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
190
75

Mountains
Risk of snaking
179
178

Weight ratio: 72% (82% of kerbweight) 1200 kg 1662 kg

Payloads

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Kia

Kia Carens 1.8 16v
Caravan leeg: 1000 kg

Caravan

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 178 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 sufficient.
  • Safe driving is possible.
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

 

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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Kia Carens 1.8 16v
2002-2004

Power
126 PS (93 kW)
Torque
161,8 Nm @ 4900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Caravan leeg: 1000 kg

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

edmund cotter reviewed a Kia Carens 1.8 16v:

"when to great yarmouth may 08 pulling a abi transrer caravan
pulling about 1250kg as norfolk flat level area no problems . may lack power on hillly areas .but all in all ok"

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