Quote: Originally posted by brfc76 on 22/2/2010
i have just bought a abi award globestar it says the MAW is 1250 what would the weight be unladen as i am running at 88% if it is fully laden
The difference between your ideal of 85% and the actual of 88% is so tiny as to be not worth worrying about. Try it and see before you even consider doing anything else.
------------- Bill
For a licence dated 1997 or later you must add together the plated max weight of the caravan and trailer, if the total is 3500 or less you can tow it. You may even tow a caravan with a MAM greater than the cars unladen mass the restriction was removed in 2013
Quote: Originally posted by brfc76 on 22/2/2010
Thanks i only have a gas bottle and a aqua roll and a tv so should be ok and well below 85% will take it to a weigh bridge to find out
Are you sure?
No cutlery, chemicals for the toilet, personal toiletries, clothing, bedding, Battery etc etc etc..
Suprising the bits that accumulate & do not notice or think about.
We bought a set of trays, plates & dishes from asda a few years back all on special offer.
8 of everything, Bit too much when there is only 3 of us. Had a mad rummage & took quite a lot of stuff out.
Quote: Originally posted by brfc76 on 22/2/2010
Thanks i only have a gas bottle and a aqua roll and a tv so should be ok and well below 85% will take it to a weigh bridge to find out
What about plates, pots, pans, cutlery, leisure battery, awning, waste water conatiner, clothing, bedding.......... You will be surprised how much other stuff you have in the van and how much it all weighs!!!
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