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Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi
Adria Action 361 LH

Adria
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 250 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Adria.
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 Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi with a Adria Action 361 LH with an actual weight of 1000 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Ford is in general moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Adria with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
123
75

Mountains
Risk of snaking
84
202

Weight ratio: 68% (79% of kerbweight) 1000 kg 1467 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi
Adria Action 361 LH

Adria

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 250 kg (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 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 202 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 moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
  • Safe driving is possible.
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.

 

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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi
2002-2012

Power
68 PS (50 kW)
Torque
160 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Adria Action 361 LH

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

D Warman reviewed a Ford Fusion 1.4 TDCi:

"tows very well, but is it legal?"

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