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[ajs]

Hi
Not sure if Im going to bother now as I dont think I need to. Also it may be to my advantage when selling the van if someone wants it who can only drive below 3500KG.

What does everyone think?

agree..

regards
aj

 

[biggirafe]

What does everyone think?

If you don't need to do it then don't as you say it could cause more issues than its worth. I'm going to fully load for europe and get myself weighed and then see whats what.

I still think 700kg regardless of the aircon and 3 pushbikes should be plenty, its a 1/2 ton of water, food, clothes and odd sods. Some vans with only 300kg or so would be a problem I think for a family

 

[Deleted member 967]

I think I may have been misunderstanding this topic.

I was working on un-laden weight being under 3500kg being the weight for tax and restricted (over 70) driving.

After also reading the site SvTech - Special Vehicle Technology it would appear that it is gross vehicle weight that is applied for revenue weight and licence restrictions.

My Hymer S700 motorhome has revenue weight as 3400kg on log book
3600kg unladen weight on plate under the bonnet
Gross vehicle weight of 4600kg on plate
Train weight on plate 5600kg on Plate
No axle weights mentioned on plate or log book.

It is currently taxed as Motor Caravan PLG

Can any of you put me right on these matters

 

[AndyC]

It is the gross weight that is the relevant one for road tax and restricted (over 70) driving.

Any motorhome with GVW over 3500kg should be in the PHGV taxation class, currently £165/year.

The revenue weight is not relevant for a motorhome, but if present on the V5C, should be the gross weight of the vehicle.

AndyC


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[vwalan]

sometimes they get voluntary down platedon import. or people dont give the right weight.your does need making correct either visit dvla office and let them see plate on vehicle or fit another thattallies with 3,5ookg. you have to work out what suits you best . as for up plating its not a problem to revert it back if and when you sell. you m,ake the choice. i like lots of spare capacity , if you want to bring home wine n beer orpick up another bike abroad etc. i,m lucky i run with about 2,5oo kg payload. cheers alan.

 

[barryd]

If you don't need to do it then don't as you say it could cause more issues than its worth. I'm going to fully load for europe and get myself weighed and then see whats what.

I still think 700kg regardless of the aircon and 3 pushbikes should be plenty, its a 1/2 ton of water, food, clothes and odd sods. Some vans with only 300kg or so would be a problem I think for a family

Yeah it should be more than enough but if its going to niggle away at you then get the family in the van, put your stuff in it (or guess what it will weigh) and go down the weigh bridge. Get the print out, stuff it in the glove box and be happy! At the end of the day the Kontiki is a 6 berth top of the range MH thats been one of the longest running models ever made (probably the longest though i dont know) so it should be fine!

 

[biggirafe]

Yeah it should be more than enough but if its going to niggle away at you then get the family in the van, put your stuff in it (or guess what it will weigh) and go down the weigh bridge. Get the print out, stuff it in the glove box and be happy! At the end of the day the Kontiki is a 6 berth top of the range MH thats been one of the longest running models ever made (probably the longest though i dont know) so it should be fine!

We are beginning to love ours, I can't imagine being in something smaller with 2 kids. Infanticide springs to mind.

This has been a great thread with some interesting facts coming to light regards running weights of MH's

 

[Kontiki]

There is no problem downplating to a lower weight, increasing the weight on some vans might not be possible without some modification. As long as you are happy with what you have then there isn't a problem, just remember the unladen weight is without any extra fitted to the van (a 4 metre awning weighs approx. 25 kgs) the other important thing is how the weight is distributed. If you take the van to a weighbridge you will get the total weight & the weight of each axle.

 

[AndyC]

Sure downplating is not a problem, but remember that it's the weights stamped on the VIN or chassis plate that the VOSA inspectors will check if you are ever stopped for a weight check. A check a few months ago found that 80% of motorhomes stopped were overweight.

The safest way, as has been mentioned, is to load up the motorhome with everything you normally take (including people!) and get the total and axle weights checked at a local weighbridge (see here for a listing: The Chris Hodge/Commercial Motor UK weighbridges page)

AndyC

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[biggirafe]

Sure downplating is not a problem, but remember that it's the weights stamped on the VIN or chassis plate that the VOSA inspectors will check if you are ever stopped for a weight check. A check a few months ago found that 80% of motorhomes stopped were overweight.

The safest way, as has been mentioned, is to load up the motorhome with everything you normally take (including people!) and get the total and axle weights checked at a local weighbridge (see here for a listing: The Chris Hodge/Commercial Motor UK weighbridges page)

AndyC

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Thanks Andy I've added that one to my favorites