 | Opel Insignia 1.8
Elddis Xplore 302 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Opel Insignia 1.8 with a Elddis Xplore 302 with an actual weight of 998 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 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
195
110
Mountains
Risk of snaking
194
243
Weight ratio: 59% (66% of kerbweight)
998 kg
1703 kg
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| Opel Insignia 1.8
Elddis Xplore 302 | |
Actual Weights
- Elddis Xplore 302: 998 kg.
- Opel Insignia 1.8: 1703 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 59%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 195 points).
- Speeds of 68 mph (110 km/h) to 74 mph (119 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 110 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 22.2 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 194 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 (4500 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 59 mph (95 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Opel 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 59%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 66%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 243 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.
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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