The Honda CR-V 2.0i with a Abbey Aventura 320 with an actual weight of 1389 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Honda is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Abbey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
226
121
Mountains
Risk of snaking
239
149
Weight ratio: 77% (87% of kerbweight)
1389 kg
1798 kg
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Honda CR-V 2.0i Abbey Aventura 320
Actual Weights
Abbey Aventura 320: 1389 kg.
Honda CR-V 2.0i: 1798 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 77%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 226 points).
Speeds of 74 mph (120 km/h) to 80 mph (129 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 121 points).
Slightly higher revs (2700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 239 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (4400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 64 mph (103 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Honda is more than 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 77%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 87%.
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 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 149 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.
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.