The Mini Cooper 1.6S aut. with a Eriba Touring Puck 120 with an actual weight of 680 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Mini is in general very good. And also the weight of the Eriba 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
306
385
Mountains
Risk of snaking
370
285
Weight ratio: 48% (55% of kerbweight)
680 kg
1430 kg
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Mini Cooper 1.6S aut. Eriba Touring Puck 120
Actual Weights
Eriba Touring Puck 120: 680 kg.
Mini Cooper 1.6S aut.: 1430 kg.
Noseweight: 50 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 48%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 306 points).
Speeds of 91 mph (146 km/h) to 94 mph (152 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 385 points).
Higher revs (1800 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 11.6 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 370 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 30%). Not even on Hill starts.
On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
A speed of 81 mph (131 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Mini 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 48%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 55%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 285 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 very 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.