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Ford Transit 260 (fwd) 2.2 TDCi
Sterling Europa 530

Sterling
Performance
Weight

The Ford Transit 260 (fwd) 2.2 TDCi with a Sterling Europa 530 with an actual weight of 1463 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 Sterling 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
215
252

Mountains
Risk of snaking
227
156

Weight ratio: 75% (83% of kerbweight) 1463 kg 1957 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Transit 260 (fwd) 2.2 TDCi
Sterling Europa 530

Sterling

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 75%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 83%.
  • 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 80 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 156 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 Transit 260 (fwd) 2.2 TDCi
2006-2007

Power
131 PS (96 kW)
Torque
310 Nm @ 1600 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sterling Europa 530

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


User Reviews

tom doy reviewed a Ford Transit 260 (fwd) 2.2 TDCi:

"ours is the tourneo 8seater style transit 56 plate new shape and it tows really well solid stable and quite economical been to croma derbyshire and the east coast so far never misses a beat got the 2.2 tdci engine 130bhp drives just like a big car with a better view of the road will do 45mpg on a run solo and 25 ish towing our caravan "

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