 | Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - 2.0 Hdi aut.
Standaard Caravan |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - 2.0 Hdi aut. with a Standaard Caravan with an actual weight of 1200 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 Standaard Caravan 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
201
223
Mountains
Risk of snaking
224
217
Weight ratio: 62% (70% of kerbweight)
1200 kg
1950 kg
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| Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - 2.0 Hdi aut.
Standaard Caravan | |
Actual Weights
- Standaard Caravan : 1200 kg.
- Citroen C4 Grand Picasso - 2.0 Hdi aut.: 1950 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 62%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 201 points).
- Speeds of 71 mph (114 km/h) to 76 mph (123 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 223 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 23.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 224 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 59 mph (95 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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 62%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 70%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 217 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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