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WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS AND LOADING
WEIGHT RESTRICTIONS AND LOADING
loading and diStriBution of weight in the
motorhome
The driver is responsible for arranging items
so that they comply with the technical weight
limits of the specific motorhome model.
For your vehicle dimensions refer to the Weight
Data Table in your service manual.
Correct weight distribution is a major factor
in making your motorhome a balanced and
pleasant vehicle to drive without compromising
road-holding. Therefore care should be taken
to ensure that heavy items are well spaced and
are in as low a position as possible. Larger/
heavier items should be stored securely before
travelling.
Do not travel with microwaves or televisions
in overhead lockers unless the appliance was
supplied fitted by the vehicle manufacturer.
maSS in running order (mro)
This refers to the weight of your motorhome
as it leaves the factory complete with all items
supplied as standard. It also includes:
• 90% of fuel capacity
• Driver (75kg)
• One full LPG cylinder
• The heating glycol tank full
• All water tanks empty
• Leisure battery
Any additional passengers/equipment are
excluded from the MRO and need to be taken
into account when calculating your available
payload.
maximum technically permiSSiBle laden
maSS (mtplm)
This is the maximum allowed weight of the
vehicle when it is fully laden for use on the
road. Please refer to your Service Handbook
for your vehicle MTPLM.
Under no circumstances should
the MTPLM of this motorhome be
exceeded.
uSer payload
Please refer to the Service Handbook for MRO,
Conventional Load and MTPLM values specific
to your model.
The load margin (payload) is the difference
between the Mass in Running Order (MRO)
and the Maximum Technically Permissible
Laden Mass (MTPLM). This shows the
maximum weight that can be loaded into your
motorhome. It covers items such as optional
extras, clothing, food, crockery, cutlery,
bedding etc.
Please take care to ensure that you
have allowed for the masses of all
items you intend to carry in your
motorhome, e.g. passengers, optional
equipment, essential habitation
equipment as well as your personal
effects.
Your passengers’ weight should also be taken
into consideration when loading your vehicle.
The mass of the conventional load is the mass
allowance that your motorhome is designed
to accommodate when carrying passengers
(excluding the driver). This mass is calculated
by multiplying the number of passenger
seating positions designated for use when the
vehicle is in motion by 75kg.
You may wish to allocate the user payload
to suit your own use. For example, If it is not
being used, the gas cylinders can be left at
home to increase the mass available for other
items.
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