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Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi
Swift Challenger 645

Swift
Performance
Weight

The Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi with a Swift Challenger 645 with an actual weight of 1635 kg is a match just suitable for most journeys but also with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Ford is in general very good. But the weight of the Swift with a User Payload (160 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
243
297

Mountains
Risk of snaking
294
109

Weight ratio: 91% (102% of kerbweight) 1635 kg 1799 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 Mondeo 2.2 TDCi
Swift Challenger 645

Swift

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 91%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 102%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving exist. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has knowledge of and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 90 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 109 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 very good.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • It's a fairly good match, only for experienced (caravan) drivers and with some limitations.

 

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 Mondeo 2.2 TDCi
2010-2014

Power
200 PS (147 kW)
Torque
420 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Swift Challenger 645

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


User Reviews

Mark reviewed a Ford Mondeo 2.2 TDCi:

"Excellent towcar, I had a lunar clubman SI first on a single axle. Towed very well, but the new swift 645 high style on a twin axle tows even better. Went to Cromer on holiday for 2 weeks with very Heavy caravan at 1650KG as my son was joining us for a week with our 3 grandchildren. Towed the 135 Miles on a mixture of A & B road.
"

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