 | Nissan Patrol 3.0 TDS
Elddis Avante 524 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Nissan Patrol 3.0 TDS with a Elddis Avante 524 with an actual weight of 1362 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Nissan is in general good. And also the weight of the Elddis 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
234
258
Mountains
Risk of snaking
241
252
Weight ratio: 51% (55% of kerbweight)
1362 kg
2655 kg
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| Nissan Patrol 3.0 TDS
Elddis Avante 524 | |
Actual Weights
- Elddis Avante 524: 1362 kg.
- Nissan Patrol 3.0 TDS: 2655 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 51%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 234 points).
- Speeds of 78 mph (126 km/h) to 83 mph (134 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 258 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 22.6 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 15%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2800 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 64 mph (103 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Nissan is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 51%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 55%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 252 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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