The Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi with a Bailey Senator S5 Oklahoma with an actual weight of 1447 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 fairly 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 not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
229
230
Mountains
Risk of snaking
255
155
Weight ratio: 76% (84% of kerbweight)
1447 kg
1914 kg
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Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi Bailey Senator S5 Oklahoma
Actual Weights
Bailey Senator S5 Oklahoma: 1447 kg.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi: 1914 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 76%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 229 points).
Speeds of 75 mph (121 km/h) to 81 mph (130 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 230 points).
Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.5 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 255 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 64 mph (104 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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 76%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
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 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 155 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.
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.
"Towed this combination from the Humber region to La Rochelle in SW France no issues at all if the balance in the van is correct. Averaged Between 26 and 28 miles per Gallon with full luggage 4 adults . On UK motorways with vans passing at 70 plus mph could feel a slight wobble from the caravan but nothing more. Reversing was a doddle with no clutch smells unlike with our 1.9tdi Passat which really smelled in reverse. No traction issues either. Parking brake very easy to pull on effectively. Not a rocket ship but good steady tow car with bags of luggage space."
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