Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 Hdi Bailey Ranger 460/4
Performance
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 14 kg!
It is not allowed to drive with this Bailey. 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 Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 Hdi with a Bailey Ranger 460/4 with an actual weight of 1194 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 Bailey 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
186
163
Mountains
Risk of snaking
176
204
Weight ratio: 65% (74% of kerbweight)
1194 kg
1830 kg
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Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 Hdi Bailey Ranger 460/4
Actual Weights
Bailey Ranger 460/4: 1194 kg.
Citroen C4 Grand Picasso 1.6 Hdi: 1830 kg.
Noseweight: 70 kg.
Actual weight ratio: 65%.
Performance
The engine's performance is generally fairly good on flat roads (performance score to compare 186 points).
Speeds of 68 mph (110 km/h) to 74 mph (120 km/h) are often quite possible.
There is sufficient power at low engine speeds (score to compare 163 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 25.8 sec.
In the mountains the performance is generally fairly good (score to compare 176 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 the speed drops despite high revs.
A speed of 56 mph (91 km/h) is usually possible on most motorway inclines.
Weight
The towing limit is exceeded by 14 kg (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 65%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 74%.
The chance of snaking is small even at higher speeds.
Recommended noseweight is 60 - 70 kg.
Towball limit is 50 kg (Check this on the type plate of your towbar!)
Stability and safety score to compare is 204 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.