 | Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI
Eriba Touring Troll 540 GT |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI with a Eriba Touring Troll 540 GT with an actual weight of 1120 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Eriba with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
209
225
Mountains
Risk of snaking
193
189
Weight ratio: 71% (81% of kerbweight)
1120 kg
1575 kg
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| Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI
Eriba Touring Troll 540 GT | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Touring Troll 540 GT: 1120 kg.
- Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI: 1575 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 71%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 209 points).
- Speeds of 74 mph (119 km/h) to 79 mph (128 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 225 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 25.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 193 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 59 mph (95 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 71%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 81%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 189 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.
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