In order to make sure that your caravan isn't over its weight limit you should
be aware of what all the small bits and pieces weigh
Item
KG
Full Awning and Poles
40.0
Porch Awning and Poles
20.0
Jack and Winding handle
2.5
60 Ampere/hour battery
16.5
Noseweight Gauge
1.0
10" Portable Television
8.0
Portable Radio Cassette
2.0
Television Aerial (outside)
1.0
Roll-a-long Water Carrier and handle
3.2
Waste Water Container
1.0
Fire Extinguisher
1.5
Caravan Step
3.0
Mains Extension Lead 20/25metres
5.0
Heavy Duty Hitchlock
6.0
Heavy Duty Wheelclamp
15.0
2 x 7kg LPG Cylinders
30.0
Chemical Toilet (empty) and chemicals
6.0
Water - per litre
1.0
Torque Wrench
1.2
Sunlounger (metal frame)
5.0
Folding Deck Chair (alloy/steel frame)
1.5/3.0
Picnic Table
6.0
Wood Levelling Ramp
4.0
Pots, pans, crockery etc. for four persons
8.0
Sleeping bag and bed linen (per person)
6.0
Clothing & shoes (per person) for 1 week
15.0
The weights in the above list are all approximate.
The best way to weigh items is on a set of bathroom scales. When weighing
clothes place them in a box or crate and subtract the weight of the box or crate
from the total.
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