Dodge Journey 2.0 CRD aut. [7-seats] Hobby De Luxe 495 UL
Performance
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 38 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Hobby. 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 Dodge Journey 2.0 CRD aut. [7-seats] with a Hobby De Luxe 495 UL with an actual weight of 1398 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Dodge is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Hobby 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
222
219
Mountains
Risk of snaking
239
191
Weight ratio: 66% (73% of kerbweight)
1398 kg
2105 kg
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Dodge Journey 2.0 CRD aut. [7-seats] Hobby De Luxe 495 UL
Actual Weights
Hobby De Luxe 495 UL: 1398 kg.
Dodge Journey 2.0 CRD aut. [7-seats]: 2105 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 222 points).
Speeds of 74 mph (120 km/h) to 80 mph (129 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 219 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 21.1 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 239 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 16%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3000 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 63 mph (102 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 38 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 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 73%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 70 - 75 kg.
Towball limit is 60 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 191 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 perfect match!
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.