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Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDI 16v
Sterling Eccles Onyx

Sterling
Performance
Weight

The Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDI 16v with a Sterling Eccles Onyx with an actual weight of 1431 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. 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 not too heavy, if the caravan is well loaded.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
224
201

Mountains
Risk of snaking
248
152

Weight ratio: 77% (88% of kerbweight) 1431 kg 1860 kg

Payloads

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Peugeot

Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDI 16v
Sterling Eccles Onyx

Sterling

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Peugeot is 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 77%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 88%.
  • 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 70 - 80 kg.
  • Towball limit is 65 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
  • Safe speed up to 56 mph (90 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 152 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

Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDI 16v
2004-2011

Power
136 PS (100 kW)
Torque
320 Nm @ 2000 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Sterling Eccles Onyx

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


User Reviews

Gail Bouskill reviewed a Peugeot 407 SW 2.0 HDI 16v:

"Brilliant tow car with our Lunar Ultima 525 and gave 37mpg but have just changed to Bailey Olympus 405 which is a bit heavier, towed great when empty & managed to get noseweight down to 65kg which is towbar limit, love the car but thinking of changing to 4WD, shame because we have had Peugeot for the last 20 years."

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