The towing limit is exceeded by 11 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Elddis. 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 Nissan X-Trail 2.5 16v aut. with a Elddis Avante 474 with an actual weight of 1361 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 fairly 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 pretty good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
223
168
Mountains
Risk of snaking
241
159
Weight ratio: 75% (84% of kerbweight)
1361 kg
1825 kg
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Nissan X-Trail 2.5 16v aut. Elddis Avante 474
Actual Weights
Elddis Avante 474: 1361 kg.
Nissan X-Trail 2.5 16v aut.: 1825 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 75%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 223 points).
Speeds of 74 mph (119 km/h) to 79 mph (128 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 168 points).
Slightly higher revs (2300 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.8 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%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3700 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 64 mph (103 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 11 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 75%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
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 159 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.
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.