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Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i 16v
Elddis Crusader Typhoon

Elddis
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 400 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Elddis.
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 1.6i 16v with a Elddis Crusader Typhoon with an actual weight of 1600 kg is not a recommended match to drive.

The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general just sufficient. But the weight of the Elddis with a User Payload (170 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is too heavy for long distances. 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
167
72

Mountains
Risk of snaking
133
41

Weight ratio: 104% (119% of kerbweight) 1600 kg 1543 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Citroen

Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i 16v
Elddis Crusader Typhoon

Elddis

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 400 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 104%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 119%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. It is not recommended to drive with this outfit for long distances!
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 41 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.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • It's not a recomanded match. Only if you are an experienced (caravan) driver it is posible to drive carfully.

 

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

Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i 16v
2005-2011

Power
109 PS (80 kW)
Torque
147 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Elddis Crusader Typhoon

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


User Reviews

Bob Watson reviewed a Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i 16v:

"Pulled a 515-4 nearest i could get on list
Went from Aberdeen to York - ok at 55-55 unstable at 65
got about 21mpg, hard slog up th A1 but as a first time ok, have chage to a 2lHDCI mondeo and Bailey Indiana this year, should feel different, also told by local caravan van dealer with new computer system, that the Picasso is only capable of 900kg, which is different from book, would like to thiink what it was doing to engine and did struggle of steep inclines at traffic lights"

See more Citroen Xsara Picasso reviews.

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