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CHAP. IV Loads and loaded weight kg
The camping car is a mobile home so everyone can lay it out as
he or she wishes, but some rules have to be respected ; these
can be summarized as two main rules.
The first, is to keep the center of gravity low. This is a question
of safety to improve the road holding of your camping car.
You simply need to keep the weight low, in other words put
everything heavy in the lower compartments and lightweight
articles in the top cupboards.
The second rule, is the maximum authorised loaded weight.
This is noted directly on the motor-caravan’s registration
certificate.
You must respect this limit by reducing your load, simply by
eliminating everything that is superfluous.
In addition, you must also respect the maximum authorized
load on each of the front and rear axles, as well as a left/right
distribution that is an balanced as possible with respect to
the vehicle axis (loaded vehicle with, of course, passengers
included).
The maximum permitted loads on each axle are given on the
living compartment identification plate.
If you have a roof rack and would like to use it to transport
lightweight equipment (see centre of gravity problem), make
sure your load is tied down firmly and to protect your “roof
plate” in order to avoid rubbing or other damaging actions,
which would cause the roof covering (polyester skin) to
deteriorate.
On the inside, take full advantage of the storage areas for
clothing and utensils; when traveling, everything must be
perfectly wedged in and furniture doors must be closed and
locked.
To do this, use the special equipment present, straps, locks
and/or bolts, in particular for the shower, toilet and closet
doors.
EMPTY WEIGHT READY FOR USE:
the empty weight ready for use includes the driver’s weight (75 Kg), as well as 100% of the water reservoirs, 90% of fuel and
100% of gas.
The list of empty weights ready for use takes into account only standard equipment at delivery from the factory. European
regulations tolerate a difference of +/- 5% in empty weight ready for use. The vehicle maker reserves the right to modify this list
of equipment at any time.
