 | Opel Frontera 2.2 Dti
Lunar Zenith 5 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Opel Frontera 2.2 Dti with a Lunar Zenith 5 with an actual weight of 1205 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 fairly good. 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
212
238
Mountains
Risk of snaking
210
227
Weight ratio: 59% (65% of kerbweight)
1205 kg
2056 kg
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| Opel Frontera 2.2 Dti
Lunar Zenith 5 | |
Actual Weights
- Lunar Zenith 5: 1205 kg.
- Opel Frontera 2.2 Dti: 2056 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 59%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 212 points).
- Speeds of 74 mph (119 km/h) to 79 mph (128 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 238 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 24.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 210 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3100 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 60 mph (97 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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 59%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 65%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 227 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 fairly 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.
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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