 | Chrysler Voyager 2.8 CRD aut.
Avondale Dart 510-5 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Chrysler Voyager 2.8 CRD aut. with a Avondale Dart 510-5 with an actual weight of 1180 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Chrysler is in general good. And also the weight of the Avondale 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
236
294
Mountains
Risk of snaking
268
250
Weight ratio: 53% (59% of kerbweight)
1180 kg
2215 kg
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| Chrysler Voyager 2.8 CRD aut.
Avondale Dart 510-5 | |
Actual Weights
- Avondale Dart 510-5: 1180 kg.
- Chrysler Voyager 2.8 CRD aut.: 2215 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 53%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 236 points).
- Speeds of 77 mph (124 km/h) to 82 mph (133 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 294 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 268 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 (2500 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 66 mph (106 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Chrysler 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 53%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 59%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 250 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 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.
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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