 | Ford Focus 1.6 16v
Freedom Jetstream Prima |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Ford Focus 1.6 16v with a Freedom Jetstream Prima with an actual weight of 850 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Ford is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Freedom 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
196
97
Mountains
Risk of snaking
196
245
Weight ratio: 59% (68% of kerbweight)
850 kg
1445 kg
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| Ford Focus 1.6 16v
Freedom Jetstream Prima | |
Actual Weights
- Freedom Jetstream Prima: 850 kg.
- Ford Focus 1.6 16v: 1445 kg.
- Noseweight: 60 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 59%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 196 points).
- Speeds of 68 mph (110 km/h) to 74 mph (120 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 97 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 21.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 196 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (4700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 59 mph (95 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Ford 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.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 59%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 245 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 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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