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Ford

Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost
Sprite Alpine 2

Sprite
Performance
Weight

The Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost with a Sprite Alpine 2 with an actual weight of 1179 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 Sprite with a User Payload (166 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
225
189

Mountains
Risk of snaking
261
163

Weight ratio: 77% (88% of kerbweight) 1179 kg 1533 kg

Payloads

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

Car
Caravan




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Ford

Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost
Sprite Alpine 2

Sprite

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, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 77%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 88%.
  • 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 fairly good.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost
2011-2014

Power
150 PS (110 kW)
Torque
240 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sprite Alpine 2

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


User Reviews

P Tindle reviewed a Ford Focus 1.6 EcoBoost:

"owned vauxhall Vectra 2litre 16v 1999. Pulling Sprite Alpine 2008 2 berth. Sluggish up hill, no go in it until on motorways/dual carriageways. Ford Focus 1.6 ecoboost 150ps 2012. fantastic accelleration from start. goes up hills with no reduced accelleration. stable and much improvement on vectra. good towcar even though slightly over the 85% rule but can be compensated by loading heavy stuff in car and keeping the weight down. Good all round car for towing and very pleased and confident that I can now tow abroad. "

See more Ford Focus reviews.

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