The Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI with a Elddis Avante 362 with an actual weight of 1164 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Opel is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Elddis with a User Payload (162 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
173
124
Mountains
Risk of snaking
163
192
Weight ratio: 70% (80% of kerbweight)
1164 kg
1655 kg
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Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI Elddis Avante 362
Actual Weights
Elddis Avante 362: 1164 kg.
Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI: 1655 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 173 points).
Speeds of 66 mph (106 km/h) to 72 mph (116 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 124 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 26.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 163 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 55 mph (88 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Opel 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 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 60 - 70 kg.
Towball limit is 55 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
Stability and safety score to compare is 192 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.