 | Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD
Coachman Amara 380/2 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD with a Coachman Amara 380/2 with an actual weight of 1195 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Ford is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Coachman with a User Payload (128 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
224
223
Mountains
Risk of snaking
254
205
Weight ratio: 66% (74% of kerbweight)
1195 kg
1813 kg
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| Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD
Coachman Amara 380/2 | |
Actual Weights
- Coachman Amara 380/2: 1195 kg.
- Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD: 1813 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 224 points).
- Speeds of 74 mph (119 km/h) to 79 mph (128 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 223 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 254 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 18%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2600 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 64 mph (103 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, a B driving license is enough.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 66%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 74%.
- The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Stability and safety score to compare is 205 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.
- 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.
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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