The Ford Edge 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo with a Sprite Major 4 SB with an actual weight of 1414 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 very good. And also the weight of the Sprite with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
263
313
Mountains
Risk of snaking
312
204
Weight ratio: 63% (69% of kerbweight)
1414 kg
2242 kg
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Ford Edge 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo Sprite Major 4 SB
Actual Weights
Sprite Major 4 SB: 1414 kg.
Ford Edge 2.0 TDCi Bi-Turbo: 2242 kg.
Noseweight: 80 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 63%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally very good on flat roads (performance score to compare 263 points).
Speeds of 81 mph (131 km/h) to 86 mph (139 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is a lot of power at low engine speeds (score to compare 313 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 15.8 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally very good (score to compare 312 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 21%.
On motorway inclines hardly any higher revs are needed.
A speed of 71 mph (115 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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 63%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 69%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 80 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 very 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.