The Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI with a Bailey Ranger 460/2 with an actual weight of 1141 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 more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Bailey 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
173
144
Mountains
Risk of snaking
159
183
Weight ratio: 72% (83% of kerbweight)
1141 kg
1575 kg
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Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI Bailey Ranger 460/2
Actual Weights
Bailey Ranger 460/2: 1141 kg.
Citroen Xsara Picasso 1.6 HDI: 1575 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 72%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 173 points).
Speeds of 66 mph (106 km/h) to 72 mph (116 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 144 points).
Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 27 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 159 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 55 mph (88 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Citroen is sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
The caravan is too heavily loaded.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 72%. 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 183 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.