 | Citroen C5 Break 2.2 HDI aut.
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 Performance | |  Weight |
The Citroen C5 Break 2.2 HDI aut. with a Caravan with an actual weight of 200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general good. And also the weight of the Caravan 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
235
236
Mountains
Risk of snaking
306
348
Weight ratio: 11% (12% of kerbweight)
200 kg
1875 kg
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| Citroen C5 Break 2.2 HDI aut.
Caravan | |
Actual Weights
- Caravan : 200 kg.
- Citroen C5 Break 2.2 HDI aut.: 1875 kg.
- Noseweight: 50 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 11%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 235 points).
- Speeds of 73 mph (118 km/h) to 79 mph (127 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 236 points).
- Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 13.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 306 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads (up to 25%). Not even on Hill starts.
- On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
- A speed of 68 mph (109 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Citroen 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.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 11%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 12%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 348 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 good.
- 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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