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Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi
Bailey Hunter Lite 470/5

Bailey
Performance
Weight

The Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi with a Bailey Hunter Lite 470/5 with an actual weight of 1015 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 fairly 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
205
193

Mountains
Risk of snaking
227
220

Weight ratio: 65% (74% of kerbweight) 1015 kg 1572 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi
Bailey Hunter Lite 470/5

Bailey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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 74%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 220 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 fairly 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.

More information

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


Specifications

Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi
2004-2008

Power
116 PS (85 kW)
Torque
280 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Bailey Hunter Lite 470/5

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


User Reviews

Rod Carter reviewed a Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi:

"Lozenge shape, with the top down, presents a small frontal area, consequently it travels very well, with little buffeting from trucks and coaches or side winds. A beautiful outfit to drive, no vices and fuel consumption in the mid to high 30's. Fellow Eriba owners still wave to each other, a really classic caravan. "

See more Ford Focus reviews.

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