The Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC with a Swift Challenger SE 530 with an actual weight of 1474 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Honda is in general good. And also the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (150 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
242
241
Mountains
Risk of snaking
277
154
Weight ratio: 76% (86% of kerbweight)
1474 kg
1948 kg
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Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC Swift Challenger SE 530
Actual Weights
Swift Challenger SE 530: 1474 kg.
Honda CR-V 2.2i-DTEC: 1948 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 76%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 242 points).
Speeds of 78 mph (125 km/h) to 82 mph (133 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 241 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 18.1 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 277 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 67 mph (108 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Honda 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.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 76%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 86%.
There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 154 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 good.
If the caravan is well loaded 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.