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Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDI 16v
Hobby Prestige 650 WFU

Hobby
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 216 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Hobby.
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 Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDI 16v with a Hobby Prestige 650 WFU with an actual weight of 1816 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Peugeot is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Hobby with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is (too) heavy. Move the luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast and carefully. 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
207
170

Mountains
Risk of snaking
216
82

Weight ratio: 98% (111% of kerbweight) 1816 kg 1860 kg

Payloads

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Peugeot

Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDI 16v
Hobby Prestige 650 WFU

Hobby

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 216 kg (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 98%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 111%.
  • 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 90 - 100 kg.
  • Towball limit is 65 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 82 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 fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.

 

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

Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDI 16v
2004-2011

Power
136 PS (100 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Hobby Prestige 650 WFU

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


User Reviews

Gail Bouskill reviewed a Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDI 16v:

"Brilliant tow car with our Lunar Ultima 525 and gave 37mpg but have just changed to Bailey Olympus 405 which is a bit heavier, towed great when empty & managed to get noseweight down to 65kg which is towbar limit, love the car but thinking of changing to 4WD, shame because we have had Peugeot for the last 20 years."

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