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Citroen C5 Break 2.0 Hdi
Knaus Sport 450 FS

Knaus
Performance
Weight

The Citroen C5 Break 2.0 Hdi with a Knaus Sport 450 FS with an actual weight of 1180 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 fairly good. And also the weight of the Knaus with a normally distributed User Payload (200 kg in the caravan and 200 kg in the car including passengers), is very good.

Flat roads
Towing Performance
222
194

Mountains
Risk of snaking
260
214

Weight ratio: 64% (72% of kerbweight) 1180 kg 1832 kg

Payloads

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Citroen

Citroen C5 Break 2.0 Hdi
Knaus Sport 450 FS

Knaus

Actual Weights

Performance

 

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 64%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 72%.
  • The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
  • Recommended noseweight is 70 kg.
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 214 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.

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

Citroen C5 Break 2.0 Hdi
2004-2008

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

Knaus Sport 450 FS

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


User Reviews

Bill reviewed a Citroen C5 Break 2.0 Hdi:

"Our C5 estate, 2.0hdi, 138 bhp, 2005
Towing Caravelair 480, 1500kg.
Very good towcar towed through France to Valencia and back, no problems. Very stable outfit at 65-70 mph, returning 25mpg, Hardly know the vans there.
Have had the problems when unhooking, as you wind up the jockey wheel, the car rises, I know use the suspension lower button. But worse, when stopping in services for dinner or overnight stop, if you lower the rear steadies, the car sinks lifting the vans rear, if you lower all 4 steadies, the car still tries to lower, is this damaging the van? So know I unhook, even if only stopping for 1 night."

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