 | Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 e-HDi aut.
Abbey Vogue 460 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 95 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Abbey.
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 Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 e-HDi aut. with a Abbey Vogue 460 with an actual weight of 1295 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Abbey with a User Payload (177 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
146
151
Mountains
Risk of snaking
117
137
Weight ratio: 82% (93% of kerbweight)
1295 kg
1588 kg
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| Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 e-HDi aut.
Abbey Vogue 460 | |
Actual Weights
- Abbey Vogue 460: 1295 kg.
- Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 e-HDi aut.: 1588 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 82%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 146 points).
- Speeds of 63 mph (101 km/h) to 69 mph (112 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 151 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 32.5 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 117 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes from 11% to 12%.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 95 kg (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 82%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 93%.
- 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 65 - 75 kg.
- Towball limit is 54 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 137 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.
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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