 | Ford Focus Wagon 1.8 TDCi
Avondale Dart 510-5 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Ford Focus Wagon 1.8 TDCi with a Avondale Dart 510-5 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 Ford is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Avondale with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
198
174
Mountains
Risk of snaking
200
175
Weight ratio: 73% (83% of kerbweight)
1180 kg
1617 kg
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| Ford Focus Wagon 1.8 TDCi
Avondale Dart 510-5 | |
Actual Weights
- Avondale Dart 510-5: 1180 kg.
- Ford Focus Wagon 1.8 TDCi: 1617 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 73%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 198 points).
- Speeds of 69 mph (112 km/h) to 76 mph (122 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 174 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 22.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 200 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3400 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 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 73%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 83%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 175 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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