 | Citroen C5 1.8i
Caravan |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Citroen C5 1.8i with a Caravan with an actual weight of 0 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general very good. And also the weight of the Caravan with a User Payload (0 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
345
701
Mountains
Risk of snaking
399
368
Weight ratio: 0% (0% of kerbweight)
0 kg
1590 kg
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| Citroen C5 1.8i
Caravan | |
Actual Weights
- Caravan : 0 kg.
- Citroen C5 1.8i: 1590 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 0%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 345 points).
- Speeds of 110 mph (178 km/h) to 112 mph (180 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 701 points).
- Higher revs (2000 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 12.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 399 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 23%.
- On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
- A speed of 93 mph (150 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Citroen is more than 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 0%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 0%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 368 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 very 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.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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