The Mitsubishi L200 2.5 TD 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
211
202
Mountains
Risk of snaking
241
351
Weight ratio: 10% (11% of kerbweight)
200 kg
2094 kg
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Mitsubishi L200 2.5 TD Caravan
Actual Weights
Caravan : 200 kg.
Mitsubishi L200 2.5 TD: 2094 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 10%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 211 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (114 km/h) to 77 mph (124 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 202 points).
Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.5 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 241 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2800 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 62 mph (100 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 10%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 11%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 351 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.