 | Renault Megane II Hb 1.5 dC 82pk
Avondale Dart 380-2 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Renault Megane II Hb 1.5 dC 82pk with a Avondale Dart 380-2 with an actual weight of 1026 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Renault is in general just sufficient. And also 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 very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
153
99
Mountains
Risk of snaking
132
198
Weight ratio: 69% (79% of kerbweight)
1026 kg
1495 kg
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| Renault Megane II Hb 1.5 dC 82pk
Avondale Dart 380-2 | |
Actual Weights
- Avondale Dart 380-2: 1026 kg.
- Renault Megane II Hb 1.5 dC 82pk: 1495 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 153 points).
- Speeds of 63 mph (101 km/h) to 69 mph (112 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 99 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 29.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 132 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 (83 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 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 198 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 in the mountains.
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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