The Ford Mondeo ST220 3.0 V6 with a Bailey Ranger 470 with an actual weight of 1172 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Ford is in general good. And also the weight of the Bailey 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
254
183
Mountains
Risk of snaking
302
206
Weight ratio: 65% (73% of kerbweight)
1172 kg
1806 kg
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Ford Mondeo ST220 3.0 V6 Bailey Ranger 470
Actual Weights
Bailey Ranger 470: 1172 kg.
Ford Mondeo ST220 3.0 V6: 1806 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 65%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 254 points).
Speeds of 78 mph (126 km/h) to 83 mph (134 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 183 points).
Slightly higher revs (2300 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 14.5 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 302 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 19%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3300 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 70 mph (113 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Ford 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 65%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 73%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 206 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.
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.