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Ford Galaxy 1.9 Tdi [5MT]
Hobby Excellent 460 LU

Hobby
Performance
Weight

The Ford Galaxy 1.9 Tdi [5MT] with a Hobby Excellent 460 LU with an actual weight of 1288 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Ford is in general just sufficient. And also the weight of the Hobby 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
148
112

Mountains
Risk of snaking
108
194

Weight ratio: 67% (75% of kerbweight) 1288 kg 1920 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Galaxy 1.9 Tdi [5MT]
Hobby Excellent 460 LU

Hobby

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 67%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 75%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 194 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.
  • 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 Galaxy 1.9 Tdi [5MT]
1995-2000

Power
90 PS (66 kW)
Torque
202 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Hobby Excellent 460 LU

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


User Reviews

hans Nygaard reviewed a Ford Galaxy 1.9 Tdi [5MT]:

"there is not many hk, but it works ok. and it runs near 10km/ liter at 100 km/ hour"

See more Ford Galaxy reviews.

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