 | Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Avondale Argente 640-6 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 400 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Avondale.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Nissan Qashqai 1.6 with a Avondale Argente 640-6 with an actual weight of 1600 kg is not a recommended match to drive.
The motor preformance of the Nissan is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Avondale with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is too heavy and not recommended for long distances. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
178
81
Mountains
Risk of snaking
149
51
Weight ratio: 100% (117% of kerbweight)
1600 kg
1597 kg
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| Nissan Qashqai 1.6
Avondale Argente 640-6 | |
Actual Weights
- Avondale Argente 640-6: 1600 kg.
- Nissan Qashqai 1.6: 1597 kg.
- Noseweight: 85 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 100%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 178 points).
- Speeds of 68 mph (109 km/h) to 74 mph (120 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 81 points).
- Slightly higher revs (3000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 27.8 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 149 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 10%, 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 is exceeded by 400 kg (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 100%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 117%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. It is not recommended to drive with this outfit for long distances!
- Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 51 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.
- Proper and careful loading is essential!
- It's not a recomanded match. Only if you are an experienced (caravan) driver it is posible to drive carfully.
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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