The Citroen C5 Break 2.0 Hdi with a Knaus Sport 450 FS with an actual weight of 1180 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 fairly good. 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
222
194
Mountains
Risk of snaking
260
214
Weight ratio: 64% (72% of kerbweight)
1180 kg
1832 kg
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Citroen C5 Break 2.0 Hdi Knaus Sport 450 FS
Actual Weights
Knaus Sport 450 FS: 1180 kg.
Citroen C5 Break 2.0 Hdi: 1832 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 64%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 222 points).
Speeds of 73 mph (117 km/h) to 78 mph (126 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 194 points).
Slightly higher revs (1800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 18.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 260 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2800 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 64 mph (104 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 64%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 72%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 214 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 fairly 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.