The towing limit is exceeded by 100 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Lunar. Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Nissan Note 1.5 dCi with a Lunar Ariva with an actual weight of 1000 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Nissan is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Lunar with a User Payload (185 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
167
123
Mountains
Risk of snaking
152
204
Weight ratio: 68% (79% of kerbweight)
1000 kg
1465 kg
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Nissan Note 1.5 dCi Lunar Ariva
Actual Weights
Lunar Ariva: 1000 kg.
Nissan Note 1.5 dCi: 1465 kg.
Noseweight: 65 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 68%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 167 points).
Speeds of 64 mph (104 km/h) to 71 mph (114 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 123 points).
Slightly higher revs (2100 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 27.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 152 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 53 mph (86 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 100 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 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 - 65 kg.
Towball limit is 50 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
Stability and safety score to compare is 204 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 perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.