Ford Ranger SuperCab 2.5 TDCi 4WD Elddis Crusader Scirocco
Performance
Weight
The Ford Ranger SuperCab 2.5 TDCi 4WD with a Elddis Crusader Scirocco with an actual weight of 1820 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 Ford is in general more than sufficient. But the weight of the Elddis with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!
Flat roads
Towing Performance
195
230
Mountains
Risk of snaking
166
93
Weight ratio: 90% (101% of kerbweight)
1820 kg
2025 kg
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Ford Ranger SuperCab 2.5 TDCi 4WD Elddis Crusader Scirocco
Actual Weights
Elddis Crusader Scirocco: 1820 kg.
Ford Ranger SuperCab 2.5 TDCi 4WD: 2025 kg.
Noseweight: 100 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 90%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 195 points).
Speeds of 71 mph (115 km/h) to 78 mph (126 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 230 points).
Higher revs (1600 rpm) are usually not necessary on flat roads, under most circumstances.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 27.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 166 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (3300 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 56 mph (90 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Ford 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 driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 90%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 101%.
The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
Recommended noseweight is 100 kg.
Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 93 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.
Proper and careful loading is essential!
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.