The Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi with a Bailey Ranger 470 with an actual weight of 1172 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 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
238
250
Mountains
Risk of snaking
281
220
Weight ratio: 61% (68% of kerbweight)
1172 kg
1914 kg
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Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi Bailey Ranger 470
Actual Weights
Bailey Ranger 470: 1172 kg.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-CTDi: 1914 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 61%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 238 points).
Speeds of 76 mph (123 km/h) to 82 mph (132 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 250 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 17.8 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 281 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 19%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2500 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 67 mph (108 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 61%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 220 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.