Ford Ranger Regular 2.5 D 4WD Sterling Eccles Amethyst
Performance
Weight
The Ford Ranger Regular 2.5 D 4WD with a Sterling Eccles Amethyst with an actual weight of 1436 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Ford is in general bad but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Sterling with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis pretty good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
55
91
Mountains
Risk of snaking
1
171
Weight ratio: 72% (81% of kerbweight)
1436 kg
1990 kg
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Ford Ranger Regular 2.5 D 4WD Sterling Eccles Amethyst
Actual Weights
Sterling Eccles Amethyst: 1436 kg.
Ford Ranger Regular 2.5 D 4WD: 1990 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 72%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally (very) moderate on flat roads (performance score to compare 55 points).
Speeds of 55 mph (88 km/h) to 64 mph (104 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 91 points).
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is hardly possible.
In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 1 points).
Performance is not great on steep mountain roads. Hill starts more than 7% requires experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 31 mph (50 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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 81%.
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 80 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 171 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 bad 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.