The Renault Espace 2.0 16v Turbo 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 Renault is in general very 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
263
240
Mountains
Risk of snaking
328
350
Weight ratio: 10% (11% of kerbweight)
200 kg
1985 kg
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Renault Espace 2.0 16v Turbo Caravan
Actual Weights
Caravan : 200 kg.
Renault Espace 2.0 16v Turbo: 1985 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 10%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 263 points).
Speeds of 79 mph (127 km/h) to 84 mph (135 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 240 points).
Higher revs (1800 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 11.8 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 328 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 73 mph (118 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.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 10%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 11%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 350 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.