23Capron - 04-17 - CAP-0017-01EN
Before the journey
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Calculating axle loads: Multiply the distance between storage space and front axle (A) with the
weight of the load in the storage space (G) and divide the result by the
wheelbase (R). The result is the weight of the load in the storage space on
the rear axle. Make a note of this weight and of the storage space.
In a second step, subtract the weight in the storage space (G) from the
weight calculated beforehand. If the result is a positive value (example 1),
this means that the load on the front axle is reduced by this value. If the
result is a negative value (example 2), this means that the load on the front
axle is increased. Make a note of this value, too.
Calculate all storage spaces of the vehicle in the same way.
In a last step, add all weights calculated for the rear axle to the rear axle
load and add (or subtract) all weights calculated for the front axle to (from)
the front axle load.
How to determine rear axle load and front axle load is described in
section 4.3.2.
If the calculated value exceeds the permissible axle load, the load must be dis-
tributed in a different way.
If the load on the front axle is too low, the grip of the tyres on the road is
reduced (traction), as is the vehicle's steerability. This applies in particular to
vehicles with front-wheel drive. In this case, the load must be redistributed,
too.
4.3.4 Rear garage/rear storage space
Example 1 Example 2
Example calculation
Distance to the front axle A (A1) 450 (cm) (A2) 250 (cm)
Weight in the storage space G x 100 (kg) x 50 (kg)
Wheelbase of the vehicle R ÷ 325 (cm) ÷ 325 (cm)
Load on the rear axle
(add to the axle load)
138.5 (kg) 38.5 (kg)
Weight in the storage space - 100 (kg) - 50 (kg)
Load relief to the front axle
(subtract from the axle load)
38.5 (kg)
Load on the front axle
(add to the axle load)
-11.5 (kg)
X Observe the permissible axle loads and maximum permissible gross
weight when loading the rear garage/the rear storage space.
X The maximum permitted load of the rear garage/the rear storage space
is 150 kg. If the vehicle is fitted with a caravan coupling, the permitted
load is 250 kg. Do not exceed the permissible rear axle load.
X Observe: If the rear garage or (depending on the model) the rear storage
space is loaded to its maximum capacity, this will reduce the load on
the front axle due to the levering action. The driving quality is impaired.
Z Distribute the load evenly. Excessive spot loads can lead to damages of
the floor covering.
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