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Ford Focus C-Max 1.6 TDCi
Trigano Silver 340 CP

Trigano
Performance
Weight

The Ford Focus C-Max 1.6 TDCi with a Trigano Silver 340 CP with an actual weight of 960 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 good. And also the weight of the Trigano 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
242
285

Mountains
Risk of snaking
260
237

Weight ratio: 58% (66% of kerbweight) 960 kg 1644 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Focus C-Max 1.6 TDCi
Trigano Silver 340 CP

Trigano

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 58%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 66%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 65 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 237 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 good.
  • 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 C-Max 1.6 TDCi
2003-2007

Power
109 PS (80 kW)
Torque
240 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Trigano Silver 340 CP

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


User Reviews

TonyT reviewed a Ford Focus C-Max 1.6 TDCi:

"Ford C Max 1.6 diesel 2005 Ghia towing Trigano Silver 340. With trepidation, first time out last week, wife and myself. Initially awful, could feel lots of pulling and bouncing, yet nose weight gauge said 75kg. Then moved personal roll bags from caravan to car, put awning on floor at front of caravan, usual kitchen stuff located at rear of van, van locker had wheel, gas, etc. Measured Nose Weight as 65. Much much better, very stable, travelled over 200 miles, at steady cruising on motorway (cruise control) returned 38mpg at 52mph and 32mph at 60mph. Very pleased with these outcomes. Will get car serviced this week (well overdue) and may get better performance."

See more Ford Focus C-Max reviews.

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