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Ford Ranger Regular 2.5 D 4WD
Sterling Eccles Amethyst

Sterling
Performance
Weight

The Ford Ranger Regular 2.5 D 4WD with a Sterling Eccles Amethyst with an actual weight of 1436 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.

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

Flat roads
Towing Performance
55
91

Mountains
Risk of snaking
1
171

Weight ratio: 72% (81% of kerbweight) 1436 kg 1990 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Ranger Regular 2.5 D 4WD
Sterling Eccles Amethyst

Sterling

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, you will need a B+E driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 81%.
  • 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 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 171 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 bad but for your use maybe sufficient.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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 Ranger Regular 2.5 D 4WD
2000-2007

Power
78 PS (57 kW)
Torque
168 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sterling Eccles Amethyst

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


User Reviews

Richard Hardy reviewed a Ford Ranger Regular 2.5 D 4WD:

"I have a 2007 Ford ranger 4wd 2.5 diesel I load my pickup to give it more weight. I have a 2004 senator Oklahoma. While I have found myself changing down on inclines,I’m a steady driver keeping to 55-60 I haven’t found it to much of a problem. I came from sea houses Northumberland to Essex on the A1 in high winds 50mph interesting. The vehicle managed ok with no snaking however I had to concentrate the whole time especially with large lorries passing. The key to staying safe is keep the speed down and drive steady. "

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