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Nissan Terrano 2.4
Avondale Dart 556-6

Avondale
Performance
Weight

The Nissan Terrano 2.4 with a Avondale Dart 556-6 with an actual weight of 1245 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 Nissan is in general more than 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
200
175

Mountains
Risk of snaking
176
217

Weight ratio: 61% (67% of kerbweight) 1245 kg 2045 kg

Payloads

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Nissan

Nissan Terrano 2.4
Avondale Dart 556-6

Avondale

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Nissan is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • The car is too heavily loaded.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 61%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 67%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 217 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Nissan Terrano 2.4
1996-2004

Power
118 PS (87 kW)
Torque
191 Nm @ 3200 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Avondale Dart 556-6

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Pam Roberts reviewed a Nissan Terrano 2.4:

"Had this set up for two years now. Ex hubby seemed to make it look hard work driving from Manchester to Cornwall last year. But I had to do it first time this year. Having never towed in my life, and the first time I have driven more than 40 miles, but had no problems covering the 350miles. Just make sure that you get a good run up to hills and you'll be ok. One particular hill I had to drop to 3rd gear, but it pulled confidently at 40 mph. I didn't know I had the van on the back, I don't even have a stabilizer. At one point I was stopped in traffic on a rather steap hill, but the car set off with no problems. I just need to learn to reverse now."

See more Nissan Terrano reviews.

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