The Renault Scenic RX4 1.9 dCi with a Caravan leeg: 1000 kg with an actual weight of 1200 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 Renault is in general sufficient. And also 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 very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
162
122
Mountains
Risk of snaking
134
197
Weight ratio: 67% (76% of kerbweight)
1200 kg
1785 kg
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Renault Scenic RX4 1.9 dCi Caravan leeg: 1000 kg
Actual Weights
Caravan leeg: 1000 kg: 1200 kg.
Renault Scenic RX4 1.9 dCi: 1785 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 67%.
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 122 points).
Slightly higher revs (2300 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 29.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 134 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 11%, 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 maximum train weight is exceeded by 35 kg (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 67%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 76%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 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 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.