 | Peugeot 406 Break 2.0 HDI
Compass Rallye 540 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 100 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Compass.
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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 Break 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 more than 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
178
144
Mountains
Risk of snaking
163
78
Weight ratio: 93% (106% of kerbweight)
1600 kg
1714 kg
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| Peugeot 406 Break 2.0 HDI
Compass Rallye 540 | |
Actual Weights
- Compass Rallye 540: 1600 kg.
- Peugeot 406 Break 2.0 HDI: 1714 kg.
- Noseweight: 85 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 93%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 178 points).
- Speeds of 67 mph (108 km/h) to 73 mph (118 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 144 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 26.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 163 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 55 mph (89 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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 93%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 106%.
- 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 78 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 more than 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.
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