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14/6/2022 at 3:23pm
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Outfit: Lunar Cosmos 524
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Seems like a simple question, but rarely a simple answer TBF.
Looking at current spec (your's may differ, do check!) the basic load carrying capacity is 150Kg, giving a overall MAX weight (MTPLM) of 500Kg, but older kit often differs from original spec with updates and mods etc, there's also how many optional extras were opted for, they all eat into the payload BUT the Max (MTPLM) weight limit never changes, so if it looks like you are going to load it heavily, worth weighing it (council/private weigh bridge) to see how much carrying capacity you have and ensure not exceeding Max (MTPLM) figure.
When loading it, you have to be wary of HOW you load it, both to ensure it tows nicely (not too much weight in the tail which encourages snaking!) and that the nose weight is correct (25Kg).
I, and many others, weigh everything we place in our trailers so that we can keep track of how it's all adding up! You'd be surprised at how quickly you can accumulate enough stuff to push weight limits!
Ride quality! Things like air fryer and slow cooker may get a gentler ride in the car, trailers tend to give quite a harsh ride and fragile things can suffer from the bouncing/jiggling about. You really have to stow things carefully to ensure they can't damage themselves or other items/fixtures, bouncing and hard braking (you can never discount having to brake hard!) are the biggest risk, but if you're a demon driver, you can throw things from side to side too.
Tables, chairs, bedding etc. shouldn't be a problem, biggest issue is usually trying to secure heavy/hard things so they don't move in transit, they can damage fittings and chafe things if allowed to move freely. Any racks in the kitchen are rarely any good at keeping crockery in place during transit, usually takes a bit of packing, like dish cloths and tea towels strategically wedged!
As a general rule of towing, better the weight in the tow car than the trailer, but the Dandy is so light that is hardly likely to be an issue unless your car is lightweight too and very near it's towing limits with the Dandy.
Collapsible crates and stuff bags are quite handy to transport stuff, when it's in place the bags/crates fold up small and can be stowed away, rigid boxes/crates are the worst, you can never find anywhere to stow them during your stay!
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14/6/2022 at 7:19pm
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'Stuff bags' are simple soft bags usually with a drawstring, and great for 'stuffing' sleeping bags, towels, pillows etc, things that compress and the wrinkles don't matter, but they keep stuff compact and together rather than spilling out everywhere. Handy for gathering non-compressible stuff too into one manageable bag.
Typical one from here, but available all over in many different forms: https://www.decathlon.co.uk/p/carry-bag-for-sleeping-bags-and-mattresses/_/R-p-107........
One thing you learn with limited transport/stowage space for camping gear, even with a largish 4 berth caravan like mine, is pack well, pack tight, otherwise it just overwhelms you and you can't move for stuff everywhere!
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