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PersonThe Ashies
07/8/2008 at 8:38pm
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            what is your nose weigth on caravans



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PersonUlti-Mates
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Hi,

We run at 80kg, measured with a Reich Caravan Weight Control.

Mr UM


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go for the max the tow bar is rated at no point in going over it you just be dragging your rear end around and doing wheelies


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We run at 85kg, measured with the bathroom scales.

Steve.

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Quote: Originally posted by The Ashies on 07/8/2008

 

 

            what is your nose weigth on caravans

Do you mean what is my noseweight as the others have replied, or, not wanting to insult you, are you trying to find out a definition of noseweight?

Post last edited on 08/08/2008 19:16:08

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I Think Mines somewhere near the alko chassis maximum at 100 kgs

but their again it feels about right !


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Quote: Originally posted by The Ashies on 07/8/2008

 

 

            what is your nose weigth on caravans



Its the amount of weight the caravan puts on the car's towbar. Look in yours cars handbook at weights, you should see, max towbar imposed load, normally 70-90kg. to find your caravan nose weight park it on level hard ground, buy a noseweight gauge from a caravan shop(£10)put gauge under hitch & wind up jockey wheel so 'van is standing just on wheels & gauge & read off weight. you must adjust the loading of your 'van until the weight is about the max towbar imposed load as stated in your car's handbook. you can also use bathroom scales under the jockey wheel.

For safe towing it is important you understand this & get it right.


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Quote: Originally posted by Big Al on 08/8/2008

I Think Mines somewhere near the alko chassis maximum at 100 kgs

Mine too

Cheers
Andrew



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