 | Opel Astra Stationwagon 1.7 CDTi
Swift Challenger 520 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Opel Astra Stationwagon 1.7 CDTi with a Swift Challenger 520 with an actual weight of 1391 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Opel is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
191
130
Mountains
Risk of snaking
188
110
Weight ratio: 87% (100% of kerbweight)
1391 kg
1593 kg
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| Opel Astra Stationwagon 1.7 CDTi
Swift Challenger 520 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Challenger 520: 1391 kg.
- Opel Astra Stationwagon 1.7 CDTi: 1593 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 87%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 191 points).
- Speeds of 68 mph (110 km/h) to 74 mph (120 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 130 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.8 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 188 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 58 mph (93 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Opel is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- The car is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 87%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 100%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. 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 knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 110 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 more than sufficient.
- Proper and careful loading is still important!
- It's a perfect match!
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.
More information
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