The Citroen C3 Picasso 1.6 e-HDi aut. with a Eriba Touring Familia 310 GT with an actual weight of 850 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general fairly good. And also the weight of the Eriba with a User Payload (160 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
205
262
Mountains
Risk of snaking
199
264
Weight ratio: 54% (61% of kerbweight)
850 kg
1588 kg
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The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 205 points).
Speeds of 73 mph (117 km/h) to 78 mph (126 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 262 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 25.2 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 199 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 14%.
On motorway inclines higher revs (2800 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 59 mph (95 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Citroen 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 54%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 61%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 264 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.