We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1330 kg kg with this Peugeot.
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 Peugeot 508 Hybrid 225 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 Peugeot is in general good. If the hybrid battery is not completely empty. And also the weight of the Caravan with a User Payload (120 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
228
254
Mountains
Risk of snaking
248
211
Weight ratio: 63% (70% of kerbweight)
1250 kg
1995 kg
Attention
The Peugeot 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 Peugeot on the fuel engine only in case the battery is empty.
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Peugeot 508 Hybrid 225 Caravan as an example
Actual Weights
Caravan as an example: 1250 kg.
Peugeot 508 Hybrid 225: 1995 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 63%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 228 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (115 km/h) to 82 mph (133 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 254 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 13.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 248 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 62 mph (100 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Peugeot is 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 63%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 70%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 65 - 70 kg.
Towball limit is 54 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
Stability and safety score to compare is 211 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.