 | Citroen C3 1.4 Hdi
Eriba Touring Puck 120 GT |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Citroen C3 1.4 Hdi with a Eriba Touring Puck 120 GT with an actual weight of 690 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 more than sufficient. 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
205
207
Mountains
Risk of snaking
186
270
Weight ratio: 52% (61% of kerbweight)
690 kg
1322 kg
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| Citroen C3 1.4 Hdi
Eriba Touring Puck 120 GT | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Touring Puck 120 GT: 690 kg.
- Citroen C3 1.4 Hdi: 1322 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 52%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 205 points).
- Speeds of 73 mph (118 km/h) to 79 mph (128 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 207 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 26.1 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 186 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 58 mph (94 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 52%. 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 270 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 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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