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 850 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 normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
166
114
Mountains
Risk of snaking
155
267
Weight ratio: 52% (59% of kerbweight)
850 kg
1650 kg
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Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi Ecoflex Knaus Travalino 400 QL
Actual Weights
Knaus Travalino 400 QL: 850 kg.
Opel Astra 1.3 CDTi Ecoflex: 1650 kg.
Noseweight: 60 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 52%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 166 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 114 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 26.7 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 155 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 54 mph (87 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 caravan is too heavily loaded.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 52%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 59%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 267 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.