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Citroen C8 - 2.0 Hdi
Elddis Odyssey 524

Elddis
Performance
Weight

The Citroen C8 - 2.0 Hdi with a Elddis Odyssey 524 with an actual weight of 1499 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 more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Elddis with a User Payload (162 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
197
196

Mountains
Risk of snaking
188
151

Weight ratio: 76% (85% of kerbweight) 1499 kg 1968 kg

Payloads

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

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Caravan




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Citroen

Citroen C8 - 2.0 Hdi
Elddis Odyssey 524

Elddis

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 76%. 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 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 151 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

Citroen C8 - 2.0 Hdi
2002-2006

Power
107 PS (79 kW)
Torque
270 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Elddis Odyssey 524

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


User Reviews

peter reviewed a Citroen C8 - 2.0 Hdi:

"i have a c8 loads of space but beware it drinks juice very quick ime doing a 135 miles per week on £35
you buy one of these make sure you have a gold card with you but all in all very nice car to drive execlent vision very comfy hand brake on right near drivers door."

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