 | Opel Antara 2.2 CDTi 4WD
Dethleffs c'go 415 QL |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Opel Antara 2.2 CDTi 4WD with a Dethleffs c'go 415 QL with an actual weight of 1220 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 very good. And also the weight of the Dethleffs 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
262
313
Mountains
Risk of snaking
313
233
Weight ratio: 58% (64% of kerbweight)
1220 kg
2111 kg
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| Opel Antara 2.2 CDTi 4WD
Dethleffs c'go 415 QL | |
Actual Weights
- Dethleffs c'go 415 QL: 1220 kg.
- Opel Antara 2.2 CDTi 4WD: 2111 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 58%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 262 points).
- Speeds of 81 mph (130 km/h) to 86 mph (138 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 313 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 15.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 313 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 22%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2200 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 71 mph (115 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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 58%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 64%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 233 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 very 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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