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Quote: Originally posted by Monty15 on 04/1/2024

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Three nose weight figures to be considered, with the lightest one being your limiting figure NOT TO BE EXCEEDED.
1) The caravan chassis MAX nose weight (usually found in the caravan handbook)
2) Tow car MAX nose weight (usually found in the car handbook)
3) Tow Bar MAX nose weight. NOT necessarily the same as the car figure, can be higher or lower! (likely found on a sticker on the bar, or if you have any, documents supplied with it)

Don't take manufacturer's published 'Payload' figure too literally, they are a loose figure in the first place, and if you've had motor movers, HD battery, Solar panel, etc. etc. fitted, they have ALL come off your payload! The critical figure is do not exceed the MTPLM with your payload and fitted accessories! Almost certain you need to weigh the van (local weighbridge or Reich type DIY caravan scales) to be certain. My Lunar stated payload is 171Kg, reality with fixed accessories (MM, HD Battery etc.) is that is down to 135kg, which is not a lot once you start stuffing the van with essentials!

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Quote: Originally posted by sjr66 on 04/1/2024

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Thanks for your responses and making me aware of the 3 nose weight figures. What are the possible consequences of exceeding nose weights?

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Quote: Originally posted by Mick S. on 04/1/2024

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Quote: Originally posted by Monty15 on 04/1/2024

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Three nose weight figures to be considered, with the lightest one being your limiting figure NOT TO BE EXCEEDED.
1) The caravan chassis MAX nose weight (usually found in the caravan handbook)
2) Tow car MAX nose weight (usually found in the car handbook)
3) Tow Bar MAX nose weight. NOT necessarily the same as the car figure, can be higher or lower! (likely found on a sticker on the bar, or if you have any, documents supplied with it)

Don't take manufacturer's published 'Payload' figure too literally, they are a loose figure in the first place, and if you've had motor movers, HD battery, Solar panel, etc. etc. fitted, they have ALL come off your payload! The critical figure is do not exceed the MTPLM with your payload and fitted accessories! Almost certain you need to weigh the van (local weighbridge or Reich type DIY caravan scales) to be certain. My Lunar stated payload is 171Kg, reality with fixed accessories (MM, HD Battery etc.) is that is down to 135kg, which is not a lot once you start stuffing the van with essentials!

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All the more reason to have a tow vehicle that will take 75% of the gear instead of filling the van itself!

I think all Bailey noseweights, for example, are 100kg

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Quote: Originally posted by trog100 on 04/1/2024

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anything mounted on the front of the A frame is mostly going to add nose weight.. nose weight is mostly limited by the cars rear suspensions ability to carry extra weight.. loading extra stuff in the boot or rear seat may appear to help but in reality it isnt doing what it seems..

trog

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Quote: Originally posted by colinlob on 09/1/2024

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We used to have an Adria with an A frame mounted bike rack for two bikes which worked well, along with the other four bikes on the roof of the car, but we did tow with an i800 with loads of payload. The biggest problem as has already been stated is that UK made vans tend to have a short A frame whereas continental made vans tend to have a longer A Frame allowing the car/caravan combination to turn without crushing the bikes between the two. Hope you find a solution.

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