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Thanks for the reply John,

Mine seems to be dry since fixing the brackets, but I'll check the strips that you mention just out of interest.

I'll be interested to know what weight you get because it came as a surprise to find I was running overloaded.

Hi John,

It seems to be about the same weight as mine without the awning and other heavy items which I now carry in the car, French KGs must be different to ours.

I also found it difficult to get the nose weight below 75kg without loading items in the rear of the van which makes it a bit tail happy.

I also made a lightweight board in place of the main table as we always leave the bed erected, which saved another 5 kg.

That looks a nice awning, what make is it? I have a standard Kampa Rally which attaches to a rail at the top of the roof - OK and easy to errect but not 100% weathertight.

Had some good holidays with the van this year - 2 weeks in Scotland, 1 in the New Forest and several short breaks in Rutland etc. -Weather Awsome.

Dave.

Thanks for the awning type John I'll look out for one.

My mover is already behind the axle and incidentally the axle data plate says 1000kg. but the caravan data plate says 950kg.

I'm probably running at about 975kg and have done nearly 5000miles in the last 3 years with no problems.

Quote: Originally posted by John in Leeds on 19/8/2013

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Superb info Freeatlast, I'll put the instructions laminated in the bag. If I ever come across you I owe you a beer ...

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Quote: Originally posted by osmodia on 30/9/2013

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I'm just about to put mine on the market as ill health is creeping up on me!

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