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Lexus RX 300
Sterling Eccles SE Ruby

Sterling
Performance
Weight

The Lexus RX 300 with a Sterling Eccles SE Ruby with an actual weight of 1495 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Lexus is in general very good. And also the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (153 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
261
263

Mountains
Risk of snaking
306
166

Weight ratio: 72% (80% of kerbweight) 1495 kg 2080 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Lexus

Lexus RX 300
Sterling Eccles SE Ruby

Sterling

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Lexus 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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 80%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 166 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 very good.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Lexus RX 300
2000-2003

Power
223 PS (164 kW)
Torque
301 Nm @ 3400 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sterling Eccles SE Ruby

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Alan reviewed a Lexus RX 300:

"I've been driving this combo since mid 2018, on eight trips thus far. Even fully laden the RX manages the Lunar very well indeed. Plenty of grunt for the hills and the occasional overtake, 18-19 mpg at 55 mph (does drop precipitously at anything much faster). To accommodate the 75kg noseweight we put the gas bottles in the back of the car and load the 'van carefully - it's quite stable under most conditions up to around 60-65 mph and no problem at all under even sharp braking."

See more Lexus RX reviews.

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