The Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD with a Bailey Discovery Neptune with an actual weight of 1187 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 good. And also the weight of the Bailey with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
245
261
Mountains
Risk of snaking
295
204
Weight ratio: 65% (74% of kerbweight)
1187 kg
1814 kg
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Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD Bailey Discovery Neptune
Actual Weights
Bailey Discovery Neptune: 1187 kg.
Ford Kuga 2.0 TDCi AWD: 1814 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 65%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 245 points).
Speeds of 78 mph (125 km/h) to 82 mph (133 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 261 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 17 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 295 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 20%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2400 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 68 mph (110 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 65%. 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 204 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 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.