 | Toyota Avensis 1.8 16v leanburn
Lunar Ariva |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Toyota Avensis 1.8 16v leanburn with a Lunar Ariva with an actual weight of 1057 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 Toyota is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Lunar 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
186
120
Mountains
Risk of snaking
177
197
Weight ratio: 70% (80% of kerbweight)
1057 kg
1515 kg
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| Toyota Avensis 1.8 16v leanburn
Lunar Ariva | |
Actual Weights
- Lunar Ariva: 1057 kg.
- Toyota Avensis 1.8 16v leanburn: 1515 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 186 points).
- Speeds of 67 mph (108 km/h) to 73 mph (118 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 120 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 177 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (5100 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 57 mph (92 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Toyota 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 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 80%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 197 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 more than 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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