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Load Distribution
When heading away on your next big adventure it is important to load your camper correctly to
distribute weight evenly and achieve a suitable ball weight load and prevent loading in a manner
that can cause a caravan to sway and/or roll excessively left and right. The optimum ball weight on
a caravan is between 8% and 12% of the total camper weight.
WARNING: BALL LOADING (DOWNWARD LOAD ON TOW HITCH) MUST NOT EXCEED 350KG
OR THE MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE LOAD BY THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR TOW BAR RATING,
WHICH EVER IS THE LOWEST.
Exceeding these limits may result in an accident, causing property damage and/or serious injury or
death.
• Always load both sides of the camper evenly
• Load heavy items low and directly over the axle.
• Secure all items to prevent damage to the camper during travel.
• Consider water tank levels and how they may affect the balance front and back and the percentage
of ball weight.
• Heavy cooking equipment should be stored in lower cupboards.
• Tinned and bottled food for cooking etc. should be stored in the pantry drawer.
• Never load in a manner that causes the ball weight to exceed the limit of the tow vehicle.
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