 | Renault Clio 1.5 dCi
Freedom Jetstream Prima |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Renault Clio 1.5 dCi with a Freedom Jetstream Prima with an actual weight of 850 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Renault is in general just sufficient. And also the weight of the Freedom 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
138
95
Mountains
Risk of snaking
111
214
Weight ratio: 68% (81% of kerbweight)
850 kg
1255 kg
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| Renault Clio 1.5 dCi
Freedom Jetstream Prima | |
Actual Weights
- Freedom Jetstream Prima: 850 kg.
- Renault Clio 1.5 dCi: 1255 kg.
- Noseweight: 60 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 68%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 138 points).
- Speeds of 60 mph (97 km/h) to 67 mph (108 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 95 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 31.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 111 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 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 49 mph (79 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Renault 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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 81%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 214 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 just sufficient.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
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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