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Citroen XM D12
Avondale Eagle

Avondale
Performance
Weight

The towing limit is exceeded by 160 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Avondale.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.

We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!

The Citroen XM D12 with a Avondale Eagle with an actual weight of 1460 kg is a match suitable for most journeys, sometimes with some limitations.

The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general very moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Avondale with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis quite heavy. Proper and careful loading is essential and don't drive 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
111
61

Mountains
Risk of snaking
59
108

Weight ratio: 87% (99% of kerbweight) 1460 kg 1670 kg

Payloads

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Citroen

Citroen XM D12
Avondale Eagle

Avondale

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit is exceeded by 160 kg (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 87%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 99%.
  • 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 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 108 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 moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is still important!
  • 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Citroen XM D12
1990-1994

Power
83 PS (61 kW)
Torque
145 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Avondale Eagle

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


User Reviews

Ed Tarwinski reviewed a Citroen XM D12:

"When I first collected the caravan (loaded with awning and accessories) realised the car was having to work quite hard on the slopes and hills, but it was a windy day. I had to switch off the cruise control a few times to avoid the engine working at maximum. But I think it will be fine if I avoid big mountain climbs. My XM is a 2.1 turbo diesel estate/wagon (82kW) with 4-speed automatic, and the caravan has some heavy extras like a safe and air-conditioning."

See more Citroen XM reviews.

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