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Ford Galaxy 2.2 TDCi
Sterling Eccles Sport 586

Sterling
Performance
Weight

The Ford Galaxy 2.2 TDCi with a Sterling Eccles Sport 586 with an actual weight of 1581 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 very good. But the weight of the Sterling with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
245
302

Mountains
Risk of snaking
284
142

Weight ratio: 78% (86% of kerbweight) 1581 kg 2040 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Galaxy 2.2 TDCi
Sterling Eccles Sport 586

Sterling

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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.
  • The caravan is too heavily loaded.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 78%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 86%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. 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 knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 85 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 142 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 very good.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Ford Galaxy 2.2 TDCi
2008-2010

Power
174 PS (128 kW)
Torque
400 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sterling Eccles Sport 586

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


User Reviews

Martin reviewed a Ford Galaxy 2.2 TDCi:

"I have 2009 Galaxy 2.2 TDCI with 174 hp engine, The tow bar limit on Galaxy past 2009 is actually 90 kg not 80kg. We tow Sterling Eccles 586 which is fairly big van and find this car performing really well. There is a known issue with turbo lag but this is something that you getting used to when towing and does not make any troubles.
We already towed the van to South France through A75 and also to South Germany. Car performed really well doing up to 700km on a single tank. Average fuel consumption is around 9l/100km but gearing and rpm is really important. On our engine around 2200 rpm on 5th gear makes around 60 m/h and this seems to be most economical setup. When no wind and motorway is flat we could to 6th gear and 1850rpm having slightly better fuel consumption.
The only issue I found is a bit week clutch on reversing but pulling forward in my opinion this is one of the best value for money car on the market."

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