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Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Elddis Avante 362

Elddis
Performance
Weight

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

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Opel

Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
Elddis Avante 362

Elddis

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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.

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

Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI
2003-2010

Power
101 PS (74 kW)
Torque
240 Nm @ 2300 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Elddis Avante 362

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


User Reviews

botelho.antunes@sapo.pt reviewed a Opel Meriva 1.7 CDTI:

"a good towing vehicle, even with full load (car and caravan).
In the highway it is easy to drive at ~100km/h.
The user's manual states that the speed limit is 80 km/h with a caravan, but this is a bit short for the 5th gear."

See more Opel Meriva reviews.

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