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Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi [6MT]
Fleetwood Colchester 420

Fleetwood
Performance
Weight

The Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi [6MT] with a Fleetwood Colchester 420 with an actual weight of 1260 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 Fleetwood 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
218
236

Mountains
Risk of snaking
238
186

Weight ratio: 70% (79% of kerbweight) 1260 kg 1796 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi [6MT]
Fleetwood Colchester 420

Fleetwood

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 70%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 79%.
  • The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
  • Recommended noseweight is 75 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 186 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.
  • 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 Mondeo 2.0 TDCi [6MT]
2003-2007

Power
131 PS (96 kW)
Torque
330 Nm @ 1800 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Fleetwood Colchester 420

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


User Reviews

Dave reviewed a Ford Mondeo 2.0 TDCi [6MT]:

"2006 2.0 tdci Ghia x estate - 130,000 miles and still towing well,? Returns 38 mpg on long towing hauls . just done 2k round Scotland and back home. Only get into 6th gear on the flat but keep to 55-60 in 5th. Amazes me though how many people admit to towing at speeds over 60mph."

See more Ford Mondeo reviews.

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