 | Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi Ecoflex
Knaus Travalino 400 QL |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is unknown to us. Please check the towing limit!The Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi Ecoflex with a Knaus Travalino 400 QL with an actual weight of 750 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 sufficient. And also the weight of the Knaus with a User Payload (100 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
169
116
Mountains
Risk of snaking
163
289
Weight ratio: 45% (52% of kerbweight)
750 kg
1650 kg
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| Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi Ecoflex
Knaus Travalino 400 QL | |
Actual Weights
- Knaus Travalino 400 QL: 750 kg.
- Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi Ecoflex: 1650 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 45%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 169 points).
- Speeds of 64 mph (103 km/h) to 71 mph (114 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 116 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 25.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 163 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 (88 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Opel is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- The car is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 45%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 52%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 289 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 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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