 | Renault Captur DCi 90
Coachman Amara 380/2 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 67 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Coachman.
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 Renault Captur DCi 90 with a Coachman Amara 380/2 with an actual weight of 1267 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Renault is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Coachman with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
152
140
Mountains
Risk of snaking
127
130
Weight ratio: 86% (102% of kerbweight)
1267 kg
1470 kg
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| Renault Captur DCi 90
Coachman Amara 380/2 | |
Actual Weights
- Coachman Amara 380/2: 1267 kg.
- Renault Captur DCi 90: 1470 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 86%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 152 points).
- Speeds of 63 mph (101 km/h) to 69 mph (112 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 140 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 30.2 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 127 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 51 mph (82 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 67 kg (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 86%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 102%.
- 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 65 - 75 kg.
- Towball limit is 60 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 130 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.
- If the caravan is well loaded 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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