The Mitsubishi Carisma 1.8 GDI with a Caravan with an actual weight of 200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Mitsubishi is in general fairly good. 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
221
127
Mountains
Risk of snaking
280
342
Weight ratio: 13% (15% of kerbweight)
200 kg
1525 kg
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Mitsubishi Carisma 1.8 GDI Caravan
Actual Weights
Caravan : 200 kg.
Mitsubishi Carisma 1.8 GDI: 1525 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 13%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 221 points).
Speeds of 69 mph (112 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 127 points).
Slightly higher revs (2600 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 13.8 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 280 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 22%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3500 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 65 mph (105 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Mitsubishi is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
The car is too heavily loaded.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 13%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 15%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 342 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 fairly 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.