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Ford Focus C-Max 1.8 16v
Avondale Dart 510-5

Avondale
Performance
Weight

The Ford Focus C-Max 1.8 16v with a Avondale Dart 510-5 with an actual weight of 1180 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

The motor preformance of the Ford is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Avondale with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
204
115

Mountains
Risk of snaking
201
178

Weight ratio: 72% (82% of kerbweight) 1180 kg 1634 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Focus C-Max 1.8 16v
Avondale Dart 510-5

Avondale

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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 72%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 178 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.
  • Safe driving is possible.
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

 

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 1.8 16v
2003-2007

Power
120 PS (88 kW)
Torque
165 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Avondale Dart 510-5

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


User Reviews

Martin reviewed a Ford Focus C-Max 1.8 16v:

"I was quite worried about the towing ability of my Ford Focus 1.8 petrol, pulling our new Bailey Ranger 460/4. However I need not have worried as the two seem to fit together quite well. A bit of a struggle going up very steep hills, but it manages ok. I was really pleased because I love my Ford Focus and didn't really want to change it."

See more Ford Focus C-Max reviews.

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