Ford Transit Connect 1.0 EcoBoost Caravan as an example

Advice with maximum weight

We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1200 kg kg with this Ford.

In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1200 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.

Performance

Weight

The Ford Transit Connect 1.0 EcoBoost with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1200 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 more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravan with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.

Weight ratio: 72% (81% of kerbweight) 1200 kg 1676 kg

Payloads

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

Car
200 kg 50 kg 100 kg 150 kg 200 kg 250 kg 300 kg 350 kg 400 kg 450 kg 500 kg 600 kg 700 kg 800 kg

Caravan
200 kg 50 kg 100 kg 150 kg 200 kg 250 kg 300 kg 350 kg 400 kg

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Ford Transit Connect 1.0 EcoBoost Caravan as an example

Actual Weights

• Caravan as an example: 1200 kg.
• Ford Transit Connect 1.0 EcoBoost: 1676 kg.
• Noseweight: 70 kg.
• Actual weight ratio: 72%.

Performance

• The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 194 points).
• Speeds of 69 mph (111 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
• There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 119 points).
• Slightly higher revs (2600 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
• Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.3 sec.
• In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 187 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 58 mph (94 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.