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Ford Galaxy 1.9 Tdi aut. [5AT]
Sprite Musketeer EB

Sprite
Performance
Weight

The Ford Galaxy 1.9 Tdi aut. [5AT] with a Sprite Musketeer EB with an actual weight of 1252 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Sprite with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
209
219

Mountains
Risk of snaking
224
216

Weight ratio: 62% (69% of kerbweight) 1252 kg 2016 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Galaxy 1.9 Tdi aut. [5AT]
Sprite Musketeer EB

Sprite

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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 62%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 69%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 216 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.
  • 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

Ford Galaxy 1.9 Tdi aut. [5AT]
2000-2006

Power
116 PS (85 kW)
Torque
310 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sprite Musketeer EB

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


User Reviews

Nick reviewed a Ford Galaxy 1.9 Tdi aut. [5AT]:

"This car tows the caravan well. We travel fairly well loaded, 2 adults, 2 kids, 2 dogs and all the odds and sods that requires. The large luggage space means that there is plenty of room for the dogs, some luggage and the BBQ. The kids love the high seating position and the drop down picnic tables. This is our second Galaxy auto and on this one I had a removable tow-bar fitted as the last one kept setting off the parking sensors. If you take it really easy then the fuel consumption read out can get near 30MPG (I have no idea how accurate that is), more spirited driving will show low to mid 20's. On my first Galaxy I used teh toptronic gear change but on the current one I just leave it to sort itself out in drive. The gearbox can be fragile, my first Galaxy (2001) had a gearbox failure at around 70,000 miles and the cost can approach £3,000 for the repair (this is a fairly common problem). My current one (2006) has a warranty to cover this! Towing with an automatic always seems sluggish (to me) compared to a manual but I never seem to be at the front of a long queue (more often in the middle).

Plus Points:-
Tows well
Roomy
Comfortable
Reasonable performance

Minus Points
Expensive to run
Potentially fragile gearbox

Conclusion
I am on my second!"

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