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Towing Report
Renault and Caravelair
The towing capability for the Renault Modus II - 1.5 dCi
with a Caravelair Antares Luxe 370:
Performance on levelled roads
Top speed
Usability 6th gear
Acceleration and take over Performance in mountainous regions
Drive off uphill
Driving on motorway slopes
Driving on steep roads
Renault Modus II - 1.5 dCi (78 kW/105 bhp)
Date of manufacture: january 2008 - up to now
71%
900 kg 1275 kg
The match between car and caravan is perfect in accordance with a mix of European standards. However, according to the British Towing Code the percentage (loaded caravan / kerbweight tow car) is 71%.
The towing performances of this Renault with your Caravelair are good (performance index = 93 km/h or 58 mph).
You may expect rather lively performances from this outfit. On flat roads you can come along provided you've selected the right gear, in which case top gear is applicable under favourable circumstances.
On motorway inclines you will be able to come along quite nicely. On steep roads you have more than sufficient power to keep going. On hill starts there will be more than enough power to get going, provided the wheels have traction.
93
20%
More in detail
Possible top speeds
Possible top speed in windless conditions and head wind force 3
Top speed in 3rd gear is 101 km/h (63 mph) and in head wind it will be 101 km/h (63 mph).
Top speed in 4th gear is 121 km/h (75 mph) and in head wind it will be 112 km/h (70 mph).
Top speed in 5th gear is 117 km/h (73 mph) and in head wind it will be 104 km/h (65 mph).
Top speed in 6th gear is 108 km/h (67 mph) and in headwind it will be 86 km/h (53 mph).
Top speed or speed at 3200 rpm (= 80% of max. power revolution)
Speed in 1st gear is 26 km/h and in head wind (force 3) it will be 26 km/h.
Speed in 2nd gear is 51 km/h and in head wind (force 3) it will be 51 km/h.
Speed in 3rd gear is 75 km/h and in head wind (force 3) it will be 75 km/h.
Speed in 4th gear is 101 km/h and in head wind (force 3) it will be 101 km/h.
Speed in 5th gear is 117 km/h and in head wind (force 3) it will be 104 km/h.
Speed in 6th gear is 108 km/h and in head wind (force 3) it will be 86 km/h.
Acceleration and take over
Acceleration
0 - 80 km/h (0 - 50 mph) with caravan in 13.4 sec. (solo: 7.9 sec.)
0 - 100 km/h (0 - 62 mph) with caravan in 22.6 sec. (solo: 11.2 sec.)
0 - 120 km/h (0 - 75 mph) with caravan in 63.8 sec. (solo: 16.3 sec.)
Acceleration 70 - 90 km/h (44 - 56 mph) flexibility
As fast as possible (through the gears) 6.3 sec.
In 3rd gear 6.3 sec. Tractive power (pick-up) is good.
In 4th gear 8.5 sec. Tractive power (pick-up) is fairly good.
In 5th gear 14.3 sec. Tractive power (pick-up) is moderate.
Usability 6th gear at 80 km/h (50 mph)
Power at 80 km/h in 6th gear (1659 rpm) 46 kW
Power needed to drive 80 km/h 33 kW
Acceleration 80-90 km/h in 6th gear 17.3 sec
Maximum head wind in 6th gear at 80 km/h head wind force 3 (19 km/h)
Maximum gradient in the 6th gear at 80 km/h 1%
Minimum speed - at maximal torque - at 3200 rev - at max rev
in the 1st gear 15 km/h - 17 km/h - 26 km/h - 36 km/h
in the 2nd gear 29 km/h - 32 km/h - 51 km/h - 70 km/h
in the 3th gear 43 km/h - 47 km/h - 75 km/h - 102 km/h
in the 4th gear 58 km/h - 63 km/h - 101 km/h - 139 km/h
in the 5th gear 75 km/h - 81 km/h - 129 km/h - 178 km/h
in the 6th gear 89 km/h - 96 km/h - 154 km/h - 212 km/h
Driving on motorway slopes
Top speed on a gradient of 5% (1 to 20)
In the 1st gear: 35 km/h (22 mph) at 4236 rpm and 26 km/h at 3200 rpm
In the 2nd gear: 69 km/h (43 mph) at 4364 rpm and 51 km/h at 3200 rpm
In the 3th gear: 95 km/h (59 mph) at 4080 rpm and 75 km/h at 3200 rpm
In the 4th gear: 92 km/h (57 mph) at 2913 rpm
The 5th gear isn't applicable at a gradient of 5% (1 to 20).
Drive off uphill
Elevation Drive off uphill in the first gear
0 m. 21.4%
500 m. 21%
1000 m. 20.6%
1500 m. 20.2%
2000 m. 19.8%
2500 m. 19.3%
Driving on steep roads
Top speed on a gradient of 12% (1 to
1st gear 35 km/h (22 mph)
2nd gear 65 km/h (40 mph)
3rd gear isn't applicable
4th gear isn't applicable
5th gear isn't applicable
Elevation Drive at 20 km/h
(12 mph) in
1st gear Drive at 40 km/h
(25 mph) in
2nd gear
0 m 41.9% 20.3%
500 m 41.3% 20%
1000 m 40.6% 19.7%
1500 m 40% 19.4%
2000 m 39.4% 19.1%
2500 m 38.8% 18.8%
Check data
Car make and model Renault Modus II - 1.5 dCi
Year of issue january 2008 - up to now
Power 78 kW (105 bhp) at 4000 rpm
Torque 240 Nm (177 lb/ft) at (or from) 2000 rpm
Kerbweight (may differ in the UK) 1275 kg and 'ballasted' with 250 kg
Tyres 185 / 60 R 15
Transmission Manual (or automatic without torque converter)
6 speed
Caravan Caravelair Antares Luxe 370
Actual laden caravan weight 900 kg (car towing limit is 900 kg)
The airflow is: moderate (height = 2.55 m and width = 2.10 m)
Gross Train weight (car+caravan) 2425 kg
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