 | Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI
Coachman Amara 380/2 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI with a Coachman Amara 380/2 with an actual weight of 1195 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
The motor preformance of the Peugeot is in general just sufficient. 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 not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
157
100
Mountains
Risk of snaking
138
168
Weight ratio: 76% (87% of kerbweight)
1195 kg
1575 kg
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| Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI
Coachman Amara 380/2 | |
Actual Weights
- Coachman Amara 380/2: 1195 kg.
- Peugeot 406 2.0 HDI: 1575 kg.
- Noseweight: 70 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 76%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 157 points).
- Speeds of 63 mph (101 km/h) to 69 mph (111 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 100 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2400 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 28.3 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 138 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 12%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 52 mph (84 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Peugeot is more than sufficient (check this in your vehicle documents).
- The car is too heavily loaded.
- Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 76%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 87%.
- There is a small chance of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are great at high speed. For drivers with knowledge of, and experience in driving a caravan it is safe to drive, but proper and careful loading is still important! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is worth considering.
- Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 168 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 just sufficient.
- If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.
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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