 | Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - 2.0 Hdi aut.
Knaus Sudwind 500 FDK |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - 2.0 Hdi aut. with a Knaus Sudwind 500 FDK with an actual weight of 1350 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general fairly good. 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 very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
193
211
Mountains
Risk of snaking
210
188
Weight ratio: 69% (78% of kerbweight)
1350 kg
1950 kg
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| Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - 2.0 Hdi aut.
Knaus Sudwind 500 FDK | |
Actual Weights
- Knaus Sudwind 500 FDK: 1350 kg.
- Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - 2.0 Hdi aut.: 1950 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 69%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 193 points).
- Speeds of 69 mph (112 km/h) to 76 mph (122 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 211 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 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 210 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 19%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2800 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 58 mph (93 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Citroen is 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 69%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 78%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 - 75 kg.
- Towball limit is 60 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 188 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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