The Opel Zafira 1.8 with a Caravan leeg: 1000 kg with an actual weight of 1200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Opel is in general more than 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 very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
206
108
Mountains
Risk of snaking
204
189
Weight ratio: 69% (78% of kerbweight)
1200 kg
1735 kg
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Opel Zafira 1.8 Caravan leeg: 1000 kg
Actual Weights
Caravan leeg: 1000 kg: 1200 kg.
Opel Zafira 1.8: 1735 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 206 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (114 km/h) to 76 mph (123 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 108 points).
Slightly higher revs (2800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 21.8 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 204 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (4800 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 60 mph (97 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Opel is sufficient (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 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 189 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 more than sufficient.
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.