 | Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDI 16v
Sterling Elite Emerald |  |
 Performance | |  Weight |
The towing limit is exceeded by 50 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Sterling.
Make sure the towing limit is correct.
We now give advice based on the assumption that the legal maximum towing weight is higher for your car and that the car should be allowed to tow this caravan!
The Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDI 16v with a Sterling Elite Emerald with an actual weight of 1650 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Peugeot is in general fairly good. But the weight of the Sterling with a User Payload (153 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is heavy. Try to move luggage from the caravan to the car and drive not too fast. 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
218
189
Mountains
Risk of snaking
234
101
Weight ratio: 89% (101% of kerbweight)
1650 kg
1860 kg
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| Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDI 16v
Sterling Elite Emerald | |
Actual Weights
- Sterling Elite Emerald: 1650 kg.
- Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDI 16v: 1860 kg.
- Noseweight: 90 kg.
- Actual weight ratio: 89%.
Performance
- The engine's performance is generally good on flat roads (performance score to compare 218 points).
- Speeds of 73 mph (118 km/h) to 79 mph (127 km/h) are often quite possible.
- There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 189 points).
- Slightly higher revs (1800 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
- Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 20.9 sec.
- In the mountains the performance is generally good (score to compare 234 points).
- No problems are to be expected on steep mountain roads. Hill starts are possible on steep slopes up to 15%, but do require some experience from the driver.
- On motorway inclines higher revs (3200 rpm) are needed.
- A speed of 63 mph (101 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
- The towing limit is exceeded by 50 kg (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 89%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 101%.
- 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 85 - 90 kg.
- Towball limit is 65 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
- Safe speed up to 50 mph (80 km/h).
- Stability and safety score to compare is 101 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.
- Proper and careful loading is essential!
- 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.
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