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05/4/2008 at 12:41pm
 Location: Suffolk
 Outfit: Ace Jubilee vicroey
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Hi

I have a santa fe 2003 and a new ace jubilie vicroey, but it does not stand level it tow abit nosie,will new spring help or asisters



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05/4/2008 at 2:22pm
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i have the santa f'e,can not comment because i do not know the details of you set up.ie.nose weight of the car towbar,mine is 92kgs auto V6.what is the nose weight of the caravan now?your MTPLM needs to be at 85% of kerb weight to be safe on tow.some can get away with 100% when they have towed for many years.i will stick to 85%.MAD is supposed to be the best spring assist. is MTPLM 1397 KGS?

        www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=165 - 20k

http://www.countrysidecaravans.co.uk/new-ace-jubilee.htm



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05/4/2008 at 2:26pm
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I am a HGV1 driver so have loads of exprence in towing,the van weighs 1490 kg loaded and the cars tows 1870 kg, the nose weight max is 90kg

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05/4/2008 at 2:31pm
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Santa Fe In production Kerb Weight KG 85% Weight KG Max Ball Weight KG Max Towing Weight KG
2.4 2001 1643 1396 80 1400
2.7 V6 Auto 2001 1681 1428 92 2300
2.0 TD 2001 1718 1460 80 2000

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Santa Fe In production Kerb Weight KG 85% Weight KG Max Ball Weight KG Max Towing Weight KG
2.7 V6 Auto 2005 1681 1428 92 2300
2.0 CRTD 2005 1793 1524 80 1870
2.0 CRTD Auto 2005 1818 1545 80 1870

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Santa Fe In production Kerb Weight KG 85% Weight KG Max Ball Weight KG Max Towing Weight KG
2.7 V6 2007 1780 1513 80 2000
2.2 CRTD 2007 1823 1549 80 2200
2.2 CRTD Auto 2007 1853 1575 80 2000



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05/4/2008 at 2:34pm
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Mine is a 20lt td gsi its not listed

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05/4/2008 at 2:35pm
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not to be rude but the chart says a max of 80 kgs unless its the 2.7 which is 92 kgs.12 kgs is a lot to add on,and the van is has MTPLM of 1397 kgs max.



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05/4/2008 at 2:38pm
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your right, how do I find the nose wieght of the van without going out in the cold

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05/4/2008 at 2:42pm
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usually 7% of MTPLM if you cannot find it.

Weights:

 
Mass in Running Order
Essential Habitation Equipment Payload
Personal Effects Payload
Optional Equipment Payload
Maximum Technical Permissible Laden Mass
 Diplomat 
998kg/19.6cwt
68kg/1.3cwt
100kg/2.0cwt
29kg/0.6cwt
1195kg/23.5cwt
 Ambassador 
1057kg/20.8cwt
68kg/1.3cwt
105kg/2.1cwt
29kg/0.6cwt
1259kg/24.8cwt
 Envoy 
1063kg/20.9cwt
68kg/1.3cwt
125kg/2.5cwt
29kg/0.6cwt
1285kg/25.3cwt
 Viceroy 
1161kg/22.9cwt
68kg/1.3cwt
139kg/2.7cwt
29kg/0.6cwt
1397kg/27.5cwt
 Globetrotter 
1167kg/23.0cwt
68kg/1.3cwt
130kg/2.6cwt
29kg/0.6cwt
1394kg/27.5cwt
 Herald 
1148kg/22.6cwt
68kg/1.3cwt
130kg/2.6cwt
29kg/0.6cwt
1375kg/27.1cwt
 Statesman 
1174kg/23.1cwt
68kg/1.3cwt
132kg/2.6cwt
29kg/0.6cwt
1403kg/27.6cwt
 Courier 
1197kg/23.6cwt
68kg/1.3cwt
97kg/3.0cwt
29kg/0.6cwt
1447kg/28.5cwt
 Equerry 
1344kg/26.5cwt
68kg/1.3cwt
160kg/3.1cwt
29kg/0.6cwt
1601kg/31.5cwt



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05/4/2008 at 2:46pm
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Mine is a 20lt td gsi its not listed

still think its only 80 kgs for yours.= 12 kgs over weight

 MTPLM 1490 - 1397 = 93 kgs OVER

add the two together pushing down,you may not need MAD springs.

 



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05/4/2008 at 2:48pm
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yes you are right , just looked in the service book,

mad suspension looks a great idea,

cheers



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