 | Opel Frontera 2.2
Geist LV640 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Opel Frontera 2.2 with a Geist LV640 with an actual weight of 1675 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Opel is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Geist with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
199
177
Mountains
Risk of snaking
177
116
Weight ratio: 84% (93% of kerbweight)
1675 kg
1999 kg
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| Opel Frontera 2.2
Geist LV640 | |
Actual Weights
- Geist LV640: 1675 kg.
- Opel Frontera 2.2: 1999 kg.
- Noseweight: 90 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 84%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 199 points).
- Speeds of 72 mph (116 km/h) to 78 mph (126 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 177 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 26.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 177 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (4800 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 58 mph (93 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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 84%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 93%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 90 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 116 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.
- Proper and careful loading is still important!
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
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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