The towing limit is exceeded by 300 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Caravan. 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 Opel Agila 1.2 with a Caravan leeg: 750 kg with an actual weight of 950 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Opel is in general moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravan with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
145
52
Mountains
Risk of snaking
116
174
Weight ratio: 76% (90% of kerbweight)
950 kg
1255 kg
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Opel Agila 1.2 Caravan leeg: 750 kg
Actual Weights
Caravan leeg: 750 kg: 950 kg.
Opel Agila 1.2: 1255 kg.
Noseweight: 60 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 76%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 145 points).
Speeds of 61 mph (98 km/h) to 68 mph (109 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 52 points).
Slightly higher revs (3500 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 30.1 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 116 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 10%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 50 mph (81 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 300 kg (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 76%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 90%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 50 - 60 kg.
Towball limit is 35 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 174 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 moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.