Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI Elddis Avante Club 362
Performance
Weight
The Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI with a Elddis Avante Club 362 with an actual weight of 1127 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Elddis with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
169
129
Mountains
Risk of snaking
152
185
Weight ratio: 72% (82% of kerbweight)
1127 kg
1575 kg
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Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI Elddis Avante Club 362
Actual Weights
Elddis Avante Club 362: 1127 kg.
Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI: 1575 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 72%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 169 points).
Speeds of 65 mph (105 km/h) to 72 mph (116 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 129 points).
Slightly higher revs (2100 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 27.6 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 152 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 54 mph (87 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Citroen is sufficient (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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 185 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.
Safe driving is possible.
It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.