The Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI with a Caravan leeg: 750 kg with an actual weight of 950 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Skoda is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravan 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
162
99
Mountains
Risk of snaking
151
209
Weight ratio: 66% (79% of kerbweight)
950 kg
1430 kg
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Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI Caravan leeg: 750 kg
Actual Weights
Caravan leeg: 750 kg: 950 kg.
Skoda Fabia 1.4 TDI: 1430 kg.
Noseweight: 60 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 162 points).
Speeds of 63 mph (102 km/h) to 69 mph (112 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 99 points).
Slightly higher revs (2200 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 27.1 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 151 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 53 mph (86 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Skoda 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 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 209 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.
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.