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Ford Focus 1.8 TDDi
Compass Corona 482

Compass
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 65 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Compass.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.

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 1.8 TDDi with a Compass Corona 482 with an actual weight of 1265 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Ford is in general just sufficient. But the weight of the Compass with a User Payload (182 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
152
95

Mountains
Risk of snaking
124
145

Weight ratio: 81% (93% of kerbweight) 1265 kg 1567 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

Car
Caravan




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Ford

Ford Focus 1.8 TDDi
Compass Corona 482

Compass

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 65 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 81%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 93%.
  • There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 145 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.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.

 

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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Ford Focus 1.8 TDDi
1999-2004

Power
90 PS (66 kW)
Torque
200 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Compass Corona 482

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Andrew reviewed a Ford Focus 1.8 TDDi:

"Handled spot-on, hills and acceleration no problem!"

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