 | Mazda 626 Stationwagon 2.0i lp
Elddis Avante 524 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Mazda 626 Stationwagon 2.0i lp with a Elddis Avante 524 with an actual weight of 1420 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Mazda is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Elddis with a User Payload (194 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
184
83
Mountains
Risk of snaking
174
92
Weight ratio: 93% (106% of kerbweight)
1420 kg
1535 kg
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| Mazda 626 Stationwagon 2.0i lp
Elddis Avante 524 | |
Actual Weights
- Elddis Avante 524: 1420 kg.
- Mazda 626 Stationwagon 2.0i lp: 1535 kg.
- Noseweight: 80 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 93%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 184 points).
- Speeds of 67 mph (108 km/h) to 74 mph (119 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 83 points).
- Slightly higher revs (3000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 24.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 174 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 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 57 mph (92 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Mazda is 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 93%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 106%.
- 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 80 kg.
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 92 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 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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