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Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Buccaneer Clipper

Buccaneer
Performance
Weight

The Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi with a Buccaneer Clipper with an actual weight of 1601 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Ford is in general fairly good. But the weight of the Buccaneer with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is (too) heavy. Move the luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast and carefully. 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
215
199

Mountains
Risk of snaking
236
92

Weight ratio: 91% (103% of kerbweight) 1601 kg 1756 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Buccaneer Clipper

Buccaneer

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Ford is 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 91%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 103%.
  • 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 80 - 90 kg.
  • Towball limit is 75 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 92 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.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.

 

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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
2007-2010

Power
140 PS (103 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Buccaneer Clipper

Mass in Running Order (MIRO)
kg
Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass (MTPLM)
kg


User Reviews

Gavin Symons reviewed a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi:

"Towed my van from North Yorkshire to Europe Via Dover, Had no problems whatsoever, stayed well within reccomended speeds of between 50 and 60mph, just make sure the van is loaded correctly, most of my gear i take is loaded into car and not van making the car heavier, onway there i was getting around 35mpg but on way back that dropped to around 28mpg, i put this down to the fact i loaded car up with a few crates of beer"

See more Ford Mondeo reviews.

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