The Skoda Fabia Combi 1.4 16v with a Eriba Touring Puck 230 GT with an actual weight of 790 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 Skoda is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Eriba with a User Payload (160 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
208
160
Mountains
Risk of snaking
193
244
Weight ratio: 58% (68% of kerbweight)
790 kg
1370 kg
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The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 208 points).
Speeds of 73 mph (118 km/h) to 79 mph (127 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 160 points).
Slightly higher revs (2400 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 24.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 193 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 60 mph (96 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Skoda 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 58%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 244 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.