The Landrover Defender 90 Td5 with a Elddis Crusader Mistral with an actual weight of 1557 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Landrover is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Elddis with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
165
154
Mountains
Risk of snaking
126
158
Weight ratio: 74% (82% of kerbweight)
1557 kg
2095 kg
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Landrover Defender 90 Td5 Elddis Crusader Mistral
Actual Weights
Elddis Crusader Mistral: 1557 kg.
Landrover Defender 90 Td5: 2095 kg.
Noseweight: 85 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 74%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 165 points).
Speeds of 65 mph (105 km/h) to 73 mph (118 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 154 points).
Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 29.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 126 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 50 mph (81 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Landrover 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 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 158 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.
If the caravan is well loaded 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.