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Before the journey
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z Maximum permissible gross weight in a laden condition and
z Vehicle mass complete in a ready-to-drive condition.
The calculation of the payload from the difference between the maximum per-
missible gross weight in laden condition and the mass specified by the manu-
facturer in ready-to-drive condition is however only a theoretical value.
Only if the vehicle is weighed with full tanks, full gas bottles and complete addi-
tional equipment on a public weighbridge, can the actual payload be deter-
mined.
The actual payload is the difference between the maximum permissible gross
weight in laden condition and the weighed vehicle weight.
The result is the weight that is permitted for the actual load of the personal
equipment.
3.8.3 Loading the caravan correctly
The payload arrangement recommended cannot be adhered to consequently
as the storage facilities are to be found throughout the complete caravan.
Ensure that heavy items are close to the axles and the lower area, i.e. directly
above the vehicle floor. Store heavy objects (awning, tin cans, etc.), if pos-
sible, in the towing vehicle.
Mass in kg to be
calculated
Calculation
Example for calculating
the payload
Maximum permissible gross weight ac-
cording to vehicle documents
1500
Vehicle mass in a ready-to-drive condi-
tion, including basic equipment according
to vehicle documents
- 1200
This results in a permissible payload
of
300
Additional equipment - 40
For the personal equipment this re-
sults in
= 260
X Never exceed the maximum permissible gross weight.
X Distribute the load evenly on the left and right sides of the vehicle.
X Store all objects in such a way that they cannot slip.
X Store heavy objects (awning, tin cans, etc.) close to the axles. Low-lying
storage compartments whose doors do not open in the direction of travel
are particularly suited for storing heavy objects.
X Stack light objects (laundry) in the roof storage cabinets.
X Never concentrate the caravan load at the rear.
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