 | Ford Transit 2.0 tdi
Freedom Microlite Discovery LE |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Ford Transit 2.0 tdi with a Freedom Microlite Discovery LE with an actual weight of 800 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 Freedom 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
214
218
Mountains
Risk of snaking
201
310
Weight ratio: 38% (43% of kerbweight)
800 kg
2078 kg
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| Ford Transit 2.0 tdi
Freedom Microlite Discovery LE | |
Actual Weights
- Freedom Microlite Discovery LE: 800 kg.
- Ford Transit 2.0 tdi: 2078 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 38%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 214 points).
- Speeds of 75 mph (121 km/h) to 81 mph (130 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 218 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 25.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 201 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 higher revs (3300 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 60 mph (96 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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 38%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 43%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 310 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.
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