Citroen C4 Picasso 2.0 Hdi semi-aut. Sterling Eccles SE Topaz
Performance
Weight
The Citroen C4 Picasso 2.0 Hdi semi-aut. with a Sterling Eccles SE Topaz with an actual weight of 1282 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 Sterling with a User Payload (121 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
190
165
Mountains
Risk of snaking
185
194
Weight ratio: 68% (77% of kerbweight)
1282 kg
1881 kg
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Citroen C4 Picasso 2.0 Hdi semi-aut. Sterling Eccles SE Topaz
Actual Weights
Sterling Eccles SE Topaz: 1282 kg.
Citroen C4 Picasso 2.0 Hdi semi-aut.: 1881 kg.
Noseweight: 75 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 68%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 190 points).
Speeds of 69 mph (111 km/h) to 75 mph (121 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 165 points).
Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 24.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 185 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 (3300 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 57 mph (92 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 68%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 77%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 65 - 75 kg.
Towball limit is 60 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
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.