 | Ford Mondeo 1.8 TD
Knaus Sport 450 FU |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Ford Mondeo 1.8 TD with a Knaus Sport 450 FU with an actual weight of 1170 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 Ford is in general just sufficient. And also the weight of the Knaus 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
153
54
Mountains
Risk of snaking
132
185
Weight ratio: 72% (83% of kerbweight)
1170 kg
1614 kg
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| Ford Mondeo 1.8 TD
Knaus Sport 450 FU | |
Actual Weights
- Knaus Sport 450 FU: 1170 kg.
- Ford Mondeo 1.8 TD: 1614 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 72%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 153 points).
- Speeds of 62 mph (100 km/h) to 69 mph (111 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 54 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 28.8 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 132 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 11%, 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 of the Ford is more than 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 83%.
- 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 just 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.
Distribute the User Payload by yourself in the caravan and the car and then find out the stability rating of your loading configuration.
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