We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1500 kg kg with this Ford.
In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1250 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.
Performance
Weight
The Ford Kuga 2.5 PHEV with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1250 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 good. If the hybrid battery is not completely empty. And also the weight of the Caravan with a User Payload (-50 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
241
204
Mountains
Risk of snaking
286
219
Weight ratio: 61% (68% of kerbweight)
1250 kg
2051 kg
Attention
The Ford is a hybrid car. The calculated performance depends on the amount of power available in the battery. The advice and performance are based on average use where there is still a small amount of power in the battery.
Also make a calculation of the Ford on the fuel engine only in case the battery is empty.
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Ford Kuga 2.5 PHEV Caravan as an example
Actual Weights
Caravan as an example: 1250 kg.
Ford Kuga 2.5 PHEV: 2051 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 61%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 241 points).
Speeds of 76 mph (122 km/h) to 83 mph (134 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 204 points).
Slightly higher revs (2400 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 15.5 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 286 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 23%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 66 mph (106 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 61%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 219 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 good.
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.