Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 TDCi Caravelair Antares Luxe Ambiance 510
Performance
Weight
The Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 TDCi with a Caravelair Antares Luxe Ambiance 510 with an actual weight of 1200 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 Ford is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravelair 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
161
116
Mountains
Risk of snaking
143
163
Weight ratio: 76% (87% of kerbweight)
1200 kg
1586 kg
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Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 TDCi Caravelair Antares Luxe Ambiance 510
Actual Weights
Caravelair Antares Luxe Ambiance 510: 1200 kg.
Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 TDCi: 1586 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 76%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 161 points).
Speeds of 63 mph (102 km/h) to 70 mph (113 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 116 points).
Slightly higher revs (2300 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 27.5 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 143 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 53 mph (85 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Ford 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 76%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 87%.
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 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 163 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 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.