 | Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Swift Challenger 530 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi with a Swift Challenger 530 with an actual weight of 1558 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 more than sufficient. But the weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
195
166
Mountains
Risk of snaking
193
96
Weight ratio: 87% (98% of kerbweight)
1558 kg
1784 kg
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| Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Swift Challenger 530 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Challenger 530: 1558 kg.
- Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi: 1784 kg.
- Noseweight: 85 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 87%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 195 points).
- Speeds of 69 mph (112 km/h) to 76 mph (122 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 166 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 193 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 58 mph (94 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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 87%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 98%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. 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 a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 96 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 more than sufficient.
- Proper and careful loading is essential!
- 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.
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