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Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 TDCi
Caravelair Antares Luxe Ambiance 510

Caravelair
Performance
Weight

The Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 TDCi with a Caravelair Antares Luxe Ambiance 510 with an actual weight of 1200 kg is in general a good match and suitable for journeys on most kinds of roads, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

The motor preformance of the Ford is in general sufficient. And also the weight of the Caravelair 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
161
116

Mountains
Risk of snaking
143
163

Weight ratio: 76% (87% of kerbweight) 1200 kg 1586 kg

Payloads

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Ford

Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 TDCi
Caravelair Antares Luxe Ambiance 510

Caravelair

Actual Weights

Performance

 

Weight

  • The towing limit of the Ford is 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 76%. Common in the UK: the weight ratio between the laden caravan and the kerbweight of the car is 87%.
  • 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 kg.
  • Safe speed up to 62 mph (100 km/h).
  • Stability and safety score to compare is 163 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 sufficient.
  • If the caravan is well loaded safe driving is possible.
  • It's a good match, sometimes with some limitations in the mountains.

 

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

Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 TDCi
2008-2011

Power
90 PS (66 kW)
Torque
215 Nm @ 1750 rpm
Kerbweight
kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
kg
Towing limit
kg
Towball limit
kg
Gross Train Weight (GTW)
kg

Caravelair Antares Luxe Ambiance 510

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


User Reviews

Fabio Loggia reviewed a Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 TDCi:

"In ny opinion Ford Focus Wagon 1.6 TDCi 90 CV can tow a Burstner Premio 435 TS in almost every conditions, performances are not like a Formule 1 but I've never had problems of power lack. As weight the train is well combined."

See more Ford Focus reviews.

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