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Dodge Journey 2.0 CRD aut. [7-seats]
Hobby De Luxe 495 UL

Hobby
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 38 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Hobby.
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 Dodge Journey 2.0 CRD aut. [7-seats] with a Hobby De Luxe 495 UL with an actual weight of 1398 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Dodge is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Hobby 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
222
219

Mountains
Risk of snaking
239
191

Weight ratio: 66% (73% of kerbweight) 1398 kg 2105 kg

Payloads

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Dodge

Dodge Journey 2.0 CRD aut. [7-seats]
Hobby De Luxe 495 UL

Hobby

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 38 kg (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 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 73%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 - 75 kg.
  • Towball limit is 60 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • 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 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Dodge Journey 2.0 CRD aut. [7-seats]
2008-2011

Power
140 PS (103 kW)
Torque
310 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Hobby De Luxe 495 UL

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Fred reviewed a Dodge Journey 2.0 CRD aut. [7-seats]:

"Very useful.
Average consumption 10.5 - 11.5 l/100km
about 90km/h"

See more Dodge Journey reviews.

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