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Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI
Compass Rallye 540

Compass
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 100 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Compass.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.

We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!

The Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI with a Compass Rallye 540 with an actual weight of 1600 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Peugeot is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Compass with a User Payload (187 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is (too) heavy. Move the luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast and carefully. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
173
135

Mountains
Risk of snaking
159
75

Weight ratio: 94% (107% of kerbweight) 1600 kg 1699 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Peugeot

Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI
Compass Rallye 540

Compass

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 100 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
  • If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 94%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 107%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 75 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.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and 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

Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI
1998-2004

Power
109 PS (80 kW)
Torque
250 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Compass Rallye 540

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


User Reviews

Darren Roughley reviewed a Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI:

"My pug 406 HDI 110bhp Rapier is brill at towing my Ranger 460/4. The car has just clocked up 84k and still going strong. MPG is very good. Changed clutch & fly wheel at around 65k because of juddering when pulling off at cost of £350 for parts and it's been fine since. "

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