The Ford C-Max 1.8 16v with a Eriba Touring Troll 550 GT with an actual weight of 1140 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 Eriba with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
240
166
Mountains
Risk of snaking
248
188
Weight ratio: 71% (81% of kerbweight)
1140 kg
1609 kg
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Ford C-Max 1.8 16v Eriba Touring Troll 550 GT
Actual Weights
Eriba Touring Troll 550 GT: 1140 kg.
Ford C-Max 1.8 16v: 1609 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 71%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 240 points).
Speeds of 78 mph (126 km/h) to 83 mph (134 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 166 points).
Slightly higher revs (2300 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 20.1 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 248 points).
No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 13%, but do require some experience from the driver.
On motorway inclines higher revs (4100 rpm) are needed.
A speed of 66 mph (106 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, a B driving license is enough.
Weight ratio between the laden caravan and the loaded car is 71%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 81%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Stability and safety score to compare is 188 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.