The towing limit is exceeded by 110 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Lunar. Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI with a Lunar Lexon 575 EB with an actual weight of 1410 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general sufficient. But the weight of the Lunar with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
158
123
Mountains
Risk of snaking
128
104
Weight ratio: 90% (103% of kerbweight)
1410 kg
1575 kg
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Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI Lunar Lexon 575 EB
Actual Weights
Lunar Lexon 575 EB: 1410 kg.
Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 HDI: 1575 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 90%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 158 points).
Speeds of 64 mph (104 km/h) to 71 mph (115 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 123 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 30.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 128 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 10%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 51 mph (83 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 110 kg (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 90%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 103%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
Recommended noseweight is 80 kg.
Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 104 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.
Proper and careful loading is still important!
It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.
Influence of User Payload on stability
Weight distribution and noseweight are vital in obtaining a stable caravan.