The Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi with a Elddis Avante 362 with an actual weight of 1164 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 Elddis with a User Payload (162 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
214
201
Mountains
Risk of snaking
253
178
Weight ratio: 74% (84% of kerbweight)
1164 kg
1578 kg
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Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi Elddis Avante 362
Actual Weights
Elddis Avante 362: 1164 kg.
Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi: 1578 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 74%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 214 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (114 km/h) to 77 mph (124 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 201 points).
Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 18.3 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 253 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 19%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 63 mph (102 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 178 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.