 | Citroen Berlingo 1.6 e-HDi aut.
Sterling Europa 460 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Citroen Berlingo 1.6 e-HDi aut. with a Sterling Europa 460 with an actual weight of 1280 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (134 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
148
149
Mountains
Risk of snaking
117
171
Weight ratio: 74% (85% of kerbweight)
1280 kg
1730 kg
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| Citroen Berlingo 1.6 e-HDi aut.
Sterling Europa 460 | |
Actual Weights
- Sterling Europa 460: 1280 kg.
- Citroen Berlingo 1.6 e-HDi aut.: 1730 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 74%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 148 points).
- Speeds of 63 mph (102 km/h) to 70 mph (113 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is only moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 149 points).
- Slightly higher revs (2000 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 32.7 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally sufficient (score to compare 117 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads but the performance is not that great. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes from 11% to 12%.
- On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
- A speed of 50 mph (80 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit of the Citroen 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 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 85%.
- 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 75 kg.
- Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 171 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 sufficient.
- If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
- It's a good match, sometimes 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.
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