The Mitsubishi Space Star 1.6 with a Freedom Microlite Sport with an actual weight of 820 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 more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Freedom 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
210
145
Mountains
Risk of snaking
210
257
Weight ratio: 56% (65% of kerbweight)
820 kg
1465 kg
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Mitsubishi Space Star 1.6 Freedom Microlite Sport
Actual Weights
Freedom Microlite Sport: 820 kg.
Mitsubishi Space Star 1.6: 1465 kg.
Noseweight: 60 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 56%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 210 points).
Speeds of 72 mph (116 km/h) to 78 mph (125 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 145 points).
Slightly higher revs (2500 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 21.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 210 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 higher revs (4100 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 61 mph (98 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).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
The caravan is too heavily loaded.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 56%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 65%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 257 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.
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.