Towing weight questions. (Caravan)
Submitted by roddo on Wed, 2017-04-19 19:37
Hi all
Im a little confussed on towing weights does the 2900kg axle load capacity mean anything?
They way im reading the compliance plate you can add 475kgs to the van is this correct?
Thanks
Rod
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Gadsy
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That 2900kg figure would be from when the van was manufactured
If water tanks have been added and other bits n pieces since, you mightn't have much room left to play with and could be overweight when the van is fully packed. Then there's the weight on the ball to consider, so even weight distribution is critical too.
There are some good websites that explain the whole ATM, GVM etc scenario, so Google is your friend there
Starbug
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ATM is you max trailer
ATM is you max trailer weight. =2477kg
Tare is your empty weight as determined at time of licencing. = 2007kg
So in theory you can carry 470kg of gear or added accesories.
The axel group may be 2900kg for load sharing/or derating reasons but you max weight is 2477kg.
Darren253
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You max trailer weight is
Your max trailer weight is 2477kg but 173kg of that must be on the tow ball hitch/car.
The GTM (Max weight through the wheels/tyres) when connected to the car is 2305kg.
roddo
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Excellent thanks thats how i
Excellent thanks thats how i thought it was.
randall df223
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If you live close to
If you live close to mindarie regional tip, for a small fee you can put it on the weigh bridge.
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Jackfrost80
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Same with Balcatta tip
Same with Balcatta tip
Officially off the Pies bandwagon