 | Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Abbey Vogue 470 |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi with a Abbey Vogue 470 with an actual weight of 1310 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 fairly good. But the weight of the Abbey with a User Payload (198 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is quite heavy, but no problem if the caravan is well loaded and the driving speed is not too fast.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
211
199
Mountains
Risk of snaking
235
139
Weight ratio: 81% (92% of kerbweight)
1310 kg
1617 kg
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| Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi
Abbey Vogue 470 | |
Actual Weights
- Abbey Vogue 470: 1310 kg.
- Ford Focus 2.0 TDCi: 1617 kg.
- Noseweight: 75 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 81%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 211 points).
- Speeds of 71 mph (114 km/h) to 77 mph (124 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 199 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1700 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 19.6 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 235 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 17%.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (2700 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 62 mph (100 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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 81%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 92%.
- 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 75 kg.
- Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 139 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.
- 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.
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