The Honda Civic 2.2i-CTDi with a Bailey Ranger 460 with an actual weight of 1139 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Honda is in general good. And also the weight of the Bailey with a User Payload (198 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
232
229
Mountains
Risk of snaking
281
191
Weight ratio: 70% (80% of kerbweight)
1139 kg
1622 kg
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Honda Civic 2.2i-CTDi Bailey Ranger 460
Actual Weights
Bailey Ranger 460: 1139 kg.
Honda Civic 2.2i-CTDi: 1622 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 232 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 229 points).
Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 16.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 281 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 66 mph (107 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Honda 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 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 80%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 191 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.