 | Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Elddis Xplore 452 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi with a Elddis Xplore 452 with an actual weight of 1165 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 Elddis with a User Payload (147 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
227
216
Mountains
Risk of snaking
265
204
Weight ratio: 66% (75% of kerbweight)
1165 kg
1757 kg
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| Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi
Elddis Xplore 452 | |
Actual Weights
- Elddis Xplore 452: 1165 kg.
- Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi: 1757 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 66%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 227 points).
- Speeds of 73 mph (118 km/h) to 79 mph (127 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is more than enough power at low engine speeds (score to compare 216 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 17.4 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 265 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 65 mph (105 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 75%.
- 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 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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