 | Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i
Knaus Deseo Box |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i with a Knaus Deseo Box with an actual weight of 800 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general sufficient. 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
174
98
Mountains
Risk of snaking
166
263
Weight ratio: 53% (61% of kerbweight)
800 kg
1515 kg
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| Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i
Knaus Deseo Box | |
Actual Weights
- Knaus Deseo Box: 800 kg.
- Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6i: 1515 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 53%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 174 points).
- Speeds of 64 mph (104 km/h) to 71 mph (115 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 98 points).
- Slightly higher revs (3000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 24.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 166 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 56 mph (90 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, a B driving license is enough.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 53%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 61%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 263 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 sufficient.
- Safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
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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