 | Mazda 323 fb 1.5
Avondale Argente 480-2 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 100 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Avondale.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Mazda 323 fb 1.5 with a Avondale Argente 480-2 with an actual weight of 1300 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Mazda is in general just sufficient. But the weight of the Avondale with a User Payload (190 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is (too) heavy. Move the luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast and carefully. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
161
79
Mountains
Risk of snaking
129
79
Weight ratio: 97% (114% of kerbweight)
1300 kg
1340 kg
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| Mazda 323 fb 1.5
Avondale Argente 480-2 | |
Actual Weights
- Avondale Argente 480-2: 1300 kg.
- Mazda 323 fb 1.5: 1340 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 97%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 161 points).
- Speeds of 64 mph (104 km/h) to 71 mph (115 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 79 points).
- Slightly higher revs (3100 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 29.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 129 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 9%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 52 mph (84 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 100 kg (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 97%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 114%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 65 - 75 kg.
- Towball limit is 50 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 79 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 just sufficient.
- Proper and careful loading is essential!
- It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.
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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