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Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 16v
Caravan leeg: 750 kg

Caravan
Performance
Weight

The Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 16v with a Caravan leeg: 750 kg with an actual weight of 950 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 sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravan 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
184
91

Mountains
Risk of snaking
178
221

Weight ratio: 63% (73% of kerbweight) 950 kg 1503 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 16v
Caravan leeg: 750 kg

Caravan

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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, a B driving license is enough.
  • 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 73%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 60 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 221 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 sufficient.
  • 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 Wagon 1.6 16v
2005-2008

Power
101 PS (74 kW)
Torque
150 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Caravan leeg: 750 kg

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


User Reviews

Geoff Siddell reviewed a Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 16v:

"Just returned to N.Wales from Provence with my 1.6 Focus Estate and Lunar Clubman 400-2. Cruising at 60 mph. on level motorways in fifth gear, sometimes changing to fourth or third on inclines. Very stable outfit, fuel economy about 30 mpg. towing. Steep climb from Le Luc to La Garde Freinet (comparable to an alpine pass) was no problem. I would recommend this towcar for vans up to about 1000 kg. MTPLM, no need for Chelsea Tractors!"

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