 | Renault Scenic 1.9 dCi
Gypsey Romany |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Renault Scenic 1.9 dCi with a Gypsey Romany with an actual weight of 1125 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 good. And also the weight of the Gypsey 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
230
238
Mountains
Risk of snaking
258
211
Weight ratio: 65% (74% of kerbweight)
1125 kg
1730 kg
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| Renault Scenic 1.9 dCi
Gypsey Romany | |
Actual Weights
- Gypsey Romany: 1125 kg.
- Renault Scenic 1.9 dCi: 1730 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 65%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 230 points).
- Speeds of 75 mph (121 km/h) to 81 mph (130 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 238 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 19.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 258 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 65 mph (105 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Renault is 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 65%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 74%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 211 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.
- 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.
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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