 | Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTi
Adria Altea Trent |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 40 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Adria.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTi with a Adria Altea Trent with an actual weight of 1340 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Opel is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Adria with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
181
133
Mountains
Risk of snaking
166
161
Weight ratio: 74% (83% of kerbweight)
1340 kg
1813 kg
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| Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTi
Adria Altea Trent | |
Actual Weights
- Adria Altea Trent: 1340 kg.
- Opel Zafira 1.7 CDTi: 1813 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 74%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 181 points).
- Speeds of 68 mph (109 km/h) to 74 mph (119 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 133 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 26.8 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 166 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 the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 55 mph (89 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 40 kg (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 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 83%.
- There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 161 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.
- If the caravan is well loaded 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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