The towing limit is exceeded by 200 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Lunar. 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 Nissan Note 1.4 with a Lunar Chateau 400 with an actual weight of 1145 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Nissan is in general just sufficient. But the weight of the Lunar with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
147
72
Mountains
Risk of snaking
116
146
Weight ratio: 82% (96% of kerbweight)
1145 kg
1392 kg
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Nissan Note 1.4 Lunar Chateau 400
Actual Weights
Lunar Chateau 400: 1145 kg.
Nissan Note 1.4: 1392 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 82%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 147 points).
Speeds of 61 mph (99 km/h) to 68 mph (110 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 72 points).
Slightly higher revs (3400 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 30.3 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 200 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 82%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 96%.
There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
Recommended noseweight is 55 - 70 kg.
Towball limit is 50 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 146 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 just sufficient.
If the caravan is well loaded 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.