 | Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI
Avondale Dart 525-4 |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI with a Avondale Dart 525-4 with an actual weight of 1227 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Avondale with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
173
151
Mountains
Risk of snaking
152
153
Weight ratio: 78% (89% of kerbweight)
1227 kg
1575 kg
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| Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI
Avondale Dart 525-4 | |
Actual Weights
- Avondale Dart 525-4: 1227 kg.
- Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI: 1575 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 78%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 173 points).
- Speeds of 66 mph (107 km/h) to 73 mph (118 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 151 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 27.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 152 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 54 mph (87 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Citroen is 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 78%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 89%.
- There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 153 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 more than sufficient.
- If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
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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