The Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi aut. with a Elddis Avante 505 with an actual weight of 1358 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Kia is in general fairly good. 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 very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
202
223
Mountains
Risk of snaking
177
233
Weight ratio: 56% (61% of kerbweight)
1358 kg
2430 kg
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Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi aut. Elddis Avante 505
Actual Weights
Elddis Avante 505: 1358 kg.
Kia Carnival 2.9 CRDi aut.: 2430 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 56%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 202 points).
Speeds of 73 mph (118 km/h) to 79 mph (127 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 223 points).
Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 27.4 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 177 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3100 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 57 mph (92 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Kia 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 56%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 61%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 233 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 good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.