 | Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6 Hdi 110 aut.
Bailey Discovery Mercury |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6 Hdi 110 aut. with a Bailey Discovery Mercury with an actual weight of 1110 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 very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
193
164
Mountains
Risk of snaking
196
194
Weight ratio: 70% (80% of kerbweight)
1110 kg
1593 kg
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| Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6 Hdi 110 aut.
Bailey Discovery Mercury | |
Actual Weights
- Bailey Discovery Mercury: 1110 kg.
- Citroen C4 Coupe 1.6 Hdi 110 aut.: 1593 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 70%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 193 points).
- Speeds of 68 mph (110 km/h) to 74 mph (120 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 164 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 22.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 196 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3800 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 58 mph (94 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 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 80%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- 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 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.
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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