 | Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi
Compass Corona 505 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi with a Compass Corona 505 with an actual weight of 1512 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 more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Compass 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
204
206
Mountains
Risk of snaking
188
207
Weight ratio: 62% (68% of kerbweight)
1512 kg
2420 kg
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| Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi
Compass Corona 505 | |
Actual Weights
- Compass Corona 505: 1512 kg.
- Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi: 2420 kg.
- Noseweight: 85 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 62%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 204 points).
- Speeds of 73 mph (118 km/h) to 79 mph (128 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 206 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 26.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 188 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3300 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 58 mph (94 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Kia 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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 62%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 207 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 more than sufficient.
- 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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