We do not recommend towing a caravan that is heavier than 1100 kg kg with this Ford.
In this advice we assume an average caravan with a weight of 1100 kg. Remember that the exact performance depends on the chosen caravan and that air resistance and dimensions have an influence.
Performance
Weight
The Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 125 with a Caravan as an example with an actual weight of 1100 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 more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravan with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
200
103
Mountains
Risk of snaking
213
179
Weight ratio: 72% (83% of kerbweight)
1100 kg
1522 kg
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Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 125 Caravan as an example
Actual Weights
Caravan as an example: 1100 kg.
Ford Focus 1.0 EcoBoost 125: 1522 kg.
Noseweight: 65 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 72%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 200 points).
Speeds of 68 mph (110 km/h) to 74 mph (120 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 103 points).
Slightly higher revs (2800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 213 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (4600 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 61 mph (98 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Ford is sufficient (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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 83%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 179 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.
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.