 | Citroen Jumpy 1.6 Hdi
Swift Challenger 560 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Citroen Jumpy 1.6 Hdi with a Swift Challenger 560 with an actual weight of 1518 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Swift with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
122
98
Mountains
Risk of snaking
58
147
Weight ratio: 77% (87% of kerbweight)
1518 kg
1961 kg
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| Citroen Jumpy 1.6 Hdi
Swift Challenger 560 | |
Actual Weights
- Swift Challenger 560: 1518 kg.
- Citroen Jumpy 1.6 Hdi: 1961 kg.
- Noseweight: 85 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 77%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 122 points).
- Speeds of 62 mph (100 km/h) to 69 mph (112 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 98 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2500 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 41.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 58 points).
- Performance is not great on steep mountain roads. Hill starts more than 8% requires experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 43 mph (70 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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 77%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 87%.
- There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
- Recommended noseweight is 75 - 85 kg.
- Towball limit is 70 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 147 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 moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
- If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations.
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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