 | Ford Focus 1.8 TDDi
Avondale Argente 480-2 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 100 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Avondale.
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 Avondale Argente 480-2 with an actual weight of 1300 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 sufficient. But the weight of the Avondale with a User Payload (190 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
163
115
Mountains
Risk of snaking
133
132
Weight ratio: 83% (95% of kerbweight)
1300 kg
1567 kg
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| Ford Focus 1.8 TDDi
Avondale Argente 480-2 | |
Actual Weights
- Avondale Argente 480-2: 1300 kg.
- Ford Focus 1.8 TDDi: 1567 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 83%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 163 points).
- Speeds of 65 mph (105 km/h) to 72 mph (116 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 115 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2100 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 29.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 133 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 10%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 52 mph (84 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 100 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 83%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 95%.
- The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 132 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 sufficient.
- Proper and careful loading is still important!
- 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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