The Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.5 TD with a Compass Rallye 482 with an actual weight of 1400 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 Mitsubishi is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Compass with a User Payload (160 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
179
142
Mountains
Risk of snaking
151
195
Weight ratio: 65% (72% of kerbweight)
1400 kg
2140 kg
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Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.5 TD Compass Rallye 482
Actual Weights
Compass Rallye 482: 1400 kg.
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport 2.5 TD: 2140 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 65%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 179 points).
Speeds of 69 mph (111 km/h) to 76 mph (122 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 142 points).
Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 29.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 151 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 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 54 mph (87 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Mitsubishi 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 65%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 72%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 195 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 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.