The towing limit is exceeded by 100 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this LMC. 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 Toyota Verso 2.2 D-4D D-CAT with a LMC Dominant 520 TE with an actual weight of 1400 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Toyota is in general good. But the weight of the LMC with a User Payload (179 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. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
242
293
Mountains
Risk of snaking
288
144
Weight ratio: 78% (88% of kerbweight)
1400 kg
1785 kg
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Toyota Verso 2.2 D-4D D-CAT LMC Dominant 520 TE
Actual Weights
LMC Dominant 520 TE: 1400 kg.
Toyota Verso 2.2 D-4D D-CAT: 1785 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 78%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 242 points).
Speeds of 77 mph (124 km/h) to 82 mph (132 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 293 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 17.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 288 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 21%.
On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
A speed of 67 mph (108 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 100 kg (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 78%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 88%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
Recommended noseweight is 70 - 75 kg.
Towball limit is 52 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 144 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 good.
Proper and careful loading is still important!
It's a perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.