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Citroen C8 - 2.2 Hdi
Abbey Vogue 540

Abbey
Performance
Weight

The Citroen C8 - 2.2 Hdi with a Abbey Vogue 540 with an actual weight of 1469 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.

The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Abbey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
226
226

Mountains
Risk of snaking
237
162

Weight ratio: 73% (81% of kerbweight) 1469 kg 2008 kg

Payloads

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Citroen

Citroen C8 - 2.2 Hdi
Abbey Vogue 540

Abbey

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Citroen 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 73%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 81%.
  • 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 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 162 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 fairly good.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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.

Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Citroen C8 - 2.2 Hdi
2004-2006

Power
128 PS (94 kW)
Torque
314 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Abbey Vogue 540

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Brian reviewed a Citroen C8 - 2.2 Hdi:

"The C8 has served as a reliable tow car for the last year and 1,500 trouble free miles. Stability is very good on motorways (including a very busy M62!) and cruising in 6th gear at 60mph is easy. The C8 has enough space for a family of 2 adults and 2 children with all the kit that goes with a family of 4. "

See more Citroen C8 reviews.

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