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Ford Galaxy 1.9 Tdi [6MT]
Lunar Lexon EW

Lunar
Performance
Weight

The Ford Galaxy 1.9 Tdi [6MT] with a Lunar Lexon EW with an actual weight of 1520 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. And also the weight of the Lunar with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is pretty good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
202
204

Mountains
Risk of snaking
199
160

Weight ratio: 74% (82% of kerbweight) 1520 kg 2050 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Galaxy 1.9 Tdi [6MT]
Lunar Lexon EW

Lunar

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, you will need a B+E (or B96) driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 74%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 82%.
  • 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 85 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 160 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.

More information

More detailed information and specifically calculated top speeds and performance of this outfit.


Specifications

Ford Galaxy 1.9 Tdi [6MT]
2000-2006

Power
116 PS (85 kW)
Torque
310 Nm @ 1900 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Lunar Lexon EW

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


User Reviews

sue laughlin reviewed a Ford Galaxy 1.9 Tdi [6MT]:

"my husband does all the hard work (ie towing) but we have been SO very pleased with the Galaxy both for towing and normal family-ferrying! Makes towing almost easy - use 5th gear easily on motorways, confident when overtaking, uphill fine and never had problems on wet grass - maybe just been lucky but would highly recommend the Galaxy both as a normal family car and as a towing vehicle."

See more Ford Galaxy reviews.

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