RE: New owners of a Puck. Unsure of recommended nose weight. Advice please.
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Sun Sep 01, 2019 10:10 am
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Poptop320
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I have a 2015 Familia 320, there are two MTPLM ( Maximum Technically Permissible Laden Mass) ratings for the newer Familias. There is 900kg and 1050kg. The recommendation is to get a weight of between 5% & 7% of the weight of the van. The MIRO (mass in running order is the empty weight of the van) which in my case is 720kg.
When my van is fully loaded (I also have to add the weight of the motor mover and battery) it comes to approximately 960kg (my Familia 320 is rated at 1050g MTPLM) 7% of 960kg = 67.2kg nose weight, normally I have mine at about 60kg to 65kg.
Also bear in mind what your maximum nose weight is on your car tow ball as it may be less than what the calculations come out at. This video will help to explain better.