Opel Vectra 2.2 DGi aut. Eriba Touring Troll 540 GT
Performance
Weight
The Opel Vectra 2.2 DGi aut. with a Eriba Touring Troll 540 GT with an actual weight of 1120 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Opel is in general good. And also the weight of the Eriba 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
245
244
Mountains
Risk of snaking
272
219
Weight ratio: 63% (71% of kerbweight)
1120 kg
1785 kg
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Opel Vectra 2.2 DGi aut. Eriba Touring Troll 540 GT
Actual Weights
Eriba Touring Troll 540 GT: 1120 kg.
Opel Vectra 2.2 DGi aut.: 1785 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 63%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 245 points).
Speeds of 79 mph (127 km/h) to 84 mph (136 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 244 points).
Higher revs (2000 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 272 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 (3300 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 67 mph (108 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Opel 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.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 63%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 71%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 219 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.