 | Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi
Eriba Touring Troll 540 GT |  |
 Performance | | Weight |
The Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi with a Eriba Touring Troll 540 GT with an actual weight of 1120 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 good. And also the weight of the Eriba 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
235
287
Mountains
Risk of snaking
257
188
Weight ratio: 71% (82% of kerbweight)
1120 kg
1572 kg
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| Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi
Eriba Touring Troll 540 GT | |
Actual Weights
- Eriba Touring Troll 540 GT: 1120 kg.
- Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi: 1572 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 71%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 235 points).
- Speeds of 77 mph (124 km/h) to 82 mph (133 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 287 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 19.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 257 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2500 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 65 mph (105 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 71%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
- The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 188 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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