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Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Freedom Microlite Discovery LE

Freedom
Performance
Weight

The Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi with a Freedom Microlite Discovery LE with an actual weight of 750 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 Freedom with a User Payload (150 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
203
208

Mountains
Risk of snaking
214
257

Weight ratio: 57% (68% of kerbweight) 750 kg 1325 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Ford

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
Freedom Microlite Discovery LE

Freedom

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, a B driving license is enough.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 57%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 68%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 50 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 257 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.

More information

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


Specifications

Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi
2008-2012

Power
90 PS (66 kW)
Torque
204 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Freedom Microlite Discovery LE

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


User Reviews

Dee reviewed a Ford Fiesta 1.6 TDCi:

"The car is actually a Mk 7 Fiesta 1.6 tdci not a Mk vi as shown on selector. Have towed for iabout 3,000 miles in total on all types of roads including Welsh mountain passes. Top gear is usable at almost all times out of town with the odd downchange to 4th on motorway climbs and 3rd on steeper hills. Hill starts are not an issue. We average 45 mpg towing fully laden with 2 people and heavy awning stowed. Recommend this outfit highly. Very drivable!"

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