 | Ford Focus 1.4 16v
Freedom Jetstream 1st Class |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 50 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Freedom.
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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 Ford Focus 1.4 16v with a Freedom Jetstream 1st Class with an actual weight of 750 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 Ford is in general just sufficient. And also the weight of the Freedom with a User Payload (70 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
168
70
Mountains
Risk of snaking
149
273
Weight ratio: 52% (60% of kerbweight)
750 kg
1454 kg
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| Ford Focus 1.4 16v
Freedom Jetstream 1st Class | |
Actual Weights
- Freedom Jetstream 1st Class: 750 kg.
- Ford Focus 1.4 16v: 1454 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 52%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 168 points).
- Speeds of 64 mph (103 km/h) to 70 mph (113 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 70 points).
- Slightly higher revs (3200 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 25.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 149 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 11%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 54 mph (87 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 50 kg (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 60%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 273 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 just 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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