 | Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 16v aut.
Eriba Touring Troll 530 GT |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 16v aut. with a Eriba Touring Troll 530 GT with an actual weight of 1080 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 good. And also the weight of the Eriba 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
248
217
Mountains
Risk of snaking
273
201
Weight ratio: 67% (77% of kerbweight)
1080 kg
1601 kg
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| Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 16v aut.
Eriba Touring Troll 530 GT | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Touring Troll 530 GT: 1080 kg.
- Citroen Xsara Picasso 2.0 16v aut.: 1601 kg.
- Noseweight: 65 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 67%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 248 points).
- Speeds of 79 mph (128 km/h) to 85 mph (137 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 217 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2100 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 273 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 16%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3500 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 68 mph (109 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Citroen is more than 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 67%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 77%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 201 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 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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