 | Kia Rio 1.5
Eriba Touring Triton 420 GT |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Kia Rio 1.5 with a Eriba Touring Triton 420 GT with an actual weight of 1000 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 more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Eriba with a User Payload (190 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
199
105
Mountains
Risk of snaking
185
181
Weight ratio: 74% (87% of kerbweight)
1000 kg
1353 kg
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| Kia Rio 1.5
Eriba Touring Triton 420 GT | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Touring Triton 420 GT: 1000 kg.
- Kia Rio 1.5: 1353 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 74%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 199 points).
- Speeds of 71 mph (114 km/h) to 77 mph (124 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 105 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 24.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 185 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (4600 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 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 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 87%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 - 65 kg.
- Towball limit is 45 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 181 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 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.
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