 | Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTi aut.
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 Performance | |  Weight |
The Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTi aut. with a Caravan with an actual weight of 200 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Caravan 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
206
219
Mountains
Risk of snaking
271
346
Weight ratio: 12% (13% of kerbweight)
200 kg
1728 kg
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| Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTi aut.
Caravan | |
Actual Weights
- Caravan : 200 kg.
- Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTi aut.: 1728 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 12%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 206 points).
- Speeds of 68 mph (110 km/h) to 74 mph (120 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 219 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 17.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 271 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 62 mph (100 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.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 12%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 13%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 346 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.
- 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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