The Citroen C5 2.0 HDI with a Coachman Amara 380/2 with an actual weight of 1195 kg is in general a good match and suitable for all journeys on all kinds of roads.
The motor preformance of the Citroen is in general more than sufficient. And also the weight of the Coachman with a User Payload (128 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is good.
Flat roads
Towing Performance
188
152
Mountains
Risk of snaking
192
186
Weight ratio: 71% (80% of kerbweight)
1195 kg
1685 kg
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Citroen C5 2.0 HDI Coachman Amara 380/2
Actual Weights
Coachman Amara 380/2: 1195 kg.
Citroen C5 2.0 HDI: 1685 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 71%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 188 points).
Speeds of 67 mph (108 km/h) to 73 mph (118 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 152 points).
Slightly higher revs (1900 rpm) may be necessary under normal conditions on flat roads.
Acceleration from 0-62 mph (0-100 km/h) is theoretically possible in 22.9 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 192 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 the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 58 mph (93 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit of the Citroen is more than 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 80%.
The chance of snaking is relatively small at normal speed, if the caravan is well loaded.
Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
Stability and safety score to compare is 186 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 more than sufficient.
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.