 | Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi VGT
TEC Travel King 510 TDF |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi VGT with a TEC Travel King 510 TDF with an actual weight of 1400 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 good. And also the weight of the TEC with a User Payload (164 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
227
265
Mountains
Risk of snaking
235
219
Weight ratio: 59% (65% of kerbweight)
1400 kg
2368 kg
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| Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi VGT
TEC Travel King 510 TDF | |
Actual Weights
- TEC Travel King 510 TDF: 1400 kg.
- Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi VGT: 2368 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 59%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 227 points).
- Speeds of 76 mph (123 km/h) to 82 mph (132 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 265 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 22.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 235 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 (2700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 63 mph (102 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).
- The car is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 59%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 65%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 219 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 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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