 | Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi semi-aut.
Abbey Vogue 460 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 18 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Abbey.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi semi-aut. with a Abbey Vogue 460 with an actual weight of 1318 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Abbey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
167
156
Mountains
Risk of snaking
144
168
Weight ratio: 73% (84% of kerbweight)
1318 kg
1799 kg
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| Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi semi-aut.
Abbey Vogue 460 | |
Actual Weights
- Abbey Vogue 460: 1318 kg.
- Citroen C4 Picasso 1.6 Hdi semi-aut.: 1799 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 73%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 167 points).
- Speeds of 66 mph (106 km/h) to 73 mph (117 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 156 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 29.2 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 144 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 53 mph (85 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 18 kg (check this in your vehicle documents).
- If you passed your driving test after 1 January 1997, a B driving license is enough.
- The caravan is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 73%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 84%.
- 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 65 - 75 kg.
- Towball limit is 60 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 168 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 sufficient.
- If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
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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