 | Dacia Duster 1.5 dCi [4x4]
Caravan leeg: 1250 kg |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Dacia Duster 1.5 dCi [4x4] with a Caravan leeg: 1250 kg with an actual weight of 1450 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Dacia is in general sufficient. But 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 quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
162
145
Mountains
Risk of snaking
150
101
Weight ratio: 90% (104% of kerbweight)
1450 kg
1620 kg
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| Dacia Duster 1.5 dCi [4x4]
Caravan leeg: 1250 kg | |
Actual Weights
- Caravan leeg: 1250 kg: 1450 kg.
- Dacia Duster 1.5 dCi [4x4]: 1620 kg.
- Noseweight: 80 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 90%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 162 points).
- Speeds of 64 mph (104 km/h) to 71 mph (115 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 145 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 29.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 150 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 15%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 52 mph (84 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Dacia 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 90%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 104%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 - 80 kg.
- Towball limit is 50 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 101 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.
- Proper and careful loading is still important!
- It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and 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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