 | Citroen C5 Berline 2.0 HDi aut.
Geist LV485 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The maximum train weight is exceeded by 14 kg!The Citroen C5 Berline 2.0 HDi aut. with a Geist LV485 with an actual weight of 1300 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Geist 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
215
191
Mountains
Risk of snaking
259
181
Weight ratio: 70% (79% of kerbweight)
1300 kg
1854 kg
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| Citroen C5 Berline 2.0 HDi aut.
Geist LV485 | |
Actual Weights
- Geist LV485: 1300 kg.
- Citroen C5 Berline 2.0 HDi aut.: 1854 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 215 points).
- Speeds of 72 mph (116 km/h) to 78 mph (125 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 191 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- 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 259 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 22%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2900 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 63 mph (101 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The maximum train weight is exceeded by 14 kg (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 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
- 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 181 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 fairly 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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