The Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi VGT with a Bailey Pageant Auvergne with an actual weight of 1385 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 Bailey 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
230
273
Mountains
Risk of snaking
236
223
Weight ratio: 58% (64% of kerbweight)
1385 kg
2368 kg
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Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi VGT Bailey Pageant Auvergne
Actual Weights
Bailey Pageant Auvergne: 1385 kg.
Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi VGT: 2368 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 58%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 230 points).
Speeds of 77 mph (124 km/h) to 82 mph (133 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 273 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 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 236 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 58%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 64%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 223 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.