 | Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi VGT
Ace Supreme Globestar |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi VGT with a Ace Supreme Globestar with an actual weight of 1732 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Ace 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
217
249
Mountains
Risk of snaking
210
175
Weight ratio: 73% (80% of kerbweight)
1732 kg
2368 kg
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| Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi VGT
Ace Supreme Globestar | |
Actual Weights
- Ace Supreme Globestar: 1732 kg.
- Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi VGT: 2368 kg.
- Noseweight: 95 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 73%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 217 points).
- Speeds of 75 mph (121 km/h) to 81 mph (131 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 249 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 24.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 210 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2900 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 61 mph (98 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 73%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 80%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 85 - 95 kg.
- Towball limit is 75 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 175 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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