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Ford Ranger Regular 2.5 TD
Coachman Laser 640/4

Coachman
Performance
Weight

The Ford Ranger Regular 2.5 TD with a Coachman Laser 640/4 with an actual weight of 1825 kg is not a recommended match to drive.

The motor preformance of the Ford is in general very moderate but for your use maybe sufficient. The weight of the Coachman with a User Payload (159 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), kgis too heavy and not recommended for long distances. Remember to load your caravan correctly, insuring that the noseweight of the caravan is sufficient and the weight is distributed properly. But even so, a starting caravan driver is better off choosing a smaller and less heavy caravan!

Flat roads
Towing Performance
102
95

Mountains
Risk of snaking
33
66

Weight ratio: 102% (117% of kerbweight) 1825 kg 1790 kg

Payloads

The User Payload in the car (including all passengers) and in the caravan is:

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Caravan




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Ford

Ford Ranger Regular 2.5 TD
Coachman Laser 640/4

Coachman

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, you will need a B+E driving license.
  • Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 102%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 117%.
  • The risk of snaking at higher speeds, strong side winds and thoughtless driving is great. Even if the combination normally feels stable, the forces by deflection side to side are so great that it could be dangerous. Only if the driver has a lot of knowledge and experience in driving a caravan it should be safe to drive slowly. Proper and careful loading is essential! An electronic stability system in the car and / or on the caravan is definitely recommended.
  • Recommended noseweight is 100 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 66 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 very moderate but for your use maybe sufficient.
  • Proper and careful loading is essential!
  • It's not a recomanded match. Only if you are an experienced (caravan) driver it is posible to drive carfully.

 

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 Ranger Regular 2.5 TD
2002-2007

Power
84 PS (62 kW)
Torque
195 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Coachman Laser 640/4

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


User Reviews

Jim Kennedy reviewed a Ford Ranger Regular 2.5 TD:

"The Ranger pulls the Laser very well and you would not know it was there, the caravan sits well on the tow ball just the right height."

See more Ford Ranger reviews.

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