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
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Ford Ranger Regular 2.5 TD Coachman Laser 640/4
Actual Weights
Coachman Laser 640/4: 1825 kg.
Ford Ranger Regular 2.5 TD: 1790 kg.
Noseweight: 100 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 102%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally sufficient on flat roads (performance score to compare 102 points).
Speeds of 60 mph (97 km/h) to 68 mph (109 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is only very moderate power at low engine speeds (score to compare 95 points).
Slightly higher revs (2400 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is hardly possible.
In the mountains the performance is generally (very) moderate (score to compare 33 points).
Performance is not great on steep mountain roads. Hill starts more than 8% requires experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 40 mph (65 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
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.