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weights and measures

in We've got it down to a T Sat Sep 15, 2018 1:48 pm
by StorminNormn (deleted)
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Can someone please tell me what the two 750s and one 100 on my Pan/Familia mean exactly.


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RE: weights and measures

in We've got it down to a T Sat Sep 15, 2018 4:45 pm
by steamdrivenandy (deleted)
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I can only think they'd be MTPLM, Axle Limit and noseweight limit. They wouldn't be payload and Contnental manufacturer's often have MTPLM's that equal the axle limit. What it doesn't tell you is the MIRO and thereby the payload you can put in it. Unless you know it from other sources it's probably best to put it on a weighbridge when empty. The difference between empty weight and MTPLM will tell you what you can load

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RE: weights and measures

in We've got it down to a T Sun Sep 16, 2018 4:46 pm
by StorminNormn (deleted)
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Thanks.

I wonder. Is there any consistency across eriba models in the info displayed on these plaques?


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RE: weights and measures

in We've got it down to a T Sun Sep 16, 2018 6:35 pm
by Randa france • | 13.258 Posts

Yes there will be but I can't enlarge your pic at the moment because of a weak wifi signal. I'll see if I can get back to you later this week. Remind me to do so.

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RE: weights and measures

in We've got it down to a T Sun Sep 16, 2018 9:26 pm
by steamdrivenandy (deleted)
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I'm assuming that the van was built well before Type Approval regulations specified what had to be included on the plate.

Now there's an order in which info appears and what has to be shown.

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RE: weights and measures

in We've got it down to a T Mon Sep 17, 2018 4:07 pm
by Randa france • | 13.258 Posts

Got a bit of wifi now but I see that you've had an answer from Christophe on Eribafolk Facebook

For others, here's his reply:-

Christophe Brice Le premier 750 kg est le poids total de la caravane.
Le second 750 kg est le poids d'homologation de l'essieu.
Le troisième 100 kg est le poids maximum sur la boule d'attelage et lorsque tu charges la caravane tu dois approcher ce poids le plus possible
The First 750 kg is the total weight of the trailer.
The Second 750 kg is the axle approval weight.
The Third 100 kg is the maximum weight on the coupling ball and when you load the trailer you need to approach that weight as much as possible

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RE: weights and measures

in We've got it down to a T Mon Sep 17, 2018 5:50 pm
by steamdrivenandy (deleted)
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I shan't say 'I told you so', I'll just say 'Good 'ole Christophe'. And on the noseweight he's right, though it's very likely your car will have a lower limit which will be the one that shouldn't be exceeded.

Interestingly the van could have 750kg on the axle and 100kg on the nose, giving an MTPLM of 850kg, but Hymer France has chosen to keep the MTPLM down.

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RE: weights and measures

in We've got it down to a T Mon Oct 01, 2018 9:33 am
by StorminNormn (deleted)
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My car has a maximum limit of 75kgs. If I interpret these replies accurately, I should get as close to that figure as possible with my loading?


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in We've got it down to a T Mon Oct 01, 2018 12:28 pm
by eribaMotters • | 5.585 Posts

In theory yes, in practice possibly not. I have towed 900kg Familia, 1000kg & 1200kg Triton and 1300kg Troll with a VW Touran and a Yeti. These have a short rear overhang and max drawbar limits of 75kg & 80kg. All combinations have towed best around 55kg.
I seem to recall 7% of van weight for a UK van and 4% or 5% for a continental van [longer drawbar] can also be used as a guide.

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