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Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi
Sprite Alpine 2

Sprite
Performance
Weight

The Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi with a Sprite Alpine 2 with an actual weight of 1179 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 more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Sprite with a User Payload (166 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
188
150

Mountains
Risk of snaking
191
170

Weight ratio: 75% (86% of kerbweight) 1179 kg 1572 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

Car
Caravan




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Ford

Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi
Sprite Alpine 2

Sprite

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Ford 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 75%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 86%.
  • 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 170 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 more than sufficient.
  • If the caravan is well loaded 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.

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 Focus 1.8 TDCi
2001-2004

Power
116 PS (85 kW)
Torque
250 Nm @ 1850 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sprite Alpine 2

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


User Reviews

Alan reviewed a Ford Focus 1.8 TDCi:

"Car tows Sprite Alpine 2 without difficulty through France, Germany and the Low Countries. Good on hills and the mway average 32mpg. Take care with weight distribution as nose weight limited, but recommended."

See more Ford Focus reviews.

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