It will be top of the list when I get my new motorhome in 6/8 weeks.Loaded the van up except a few items i know the weight of and was really pleased at the weight of 3030 on the weighbridge
Not telling the boss how much free there I’d!
Got my ticket for proof if stopped here or in France
Yeah your spot on Tony,but I filled all up know the weight I’m putting and I know the rough balance left spare which gives me peace of mind knowing if I’m stopped I SHOULD be ok ,can never guarantee butGordon, it puzzles me somewhat when I read that people have their weighbridge ticket for proof of not being overweight. Surely the ticket only shows the actual weight when weighed and anything could have been loaded into the van since then. I always understood that what is important is the actual weight of the van and all it’s contents if you are stopped and weighed at the roadside.
In the UK demonstrating that you have made some effort to remain legal could make a difference to the outcome, if weighed. If an official pulls you over and says “follow me to the weigh bridge” a recent ticket might be enough to convince him/her to find a more promising candidate for weighing. No one likes wasting their time.Gordon, it puzzles me somewhat when I read that people have their weighbridge ticket for proof of not being overweight. Surely the ticket only shows the actual weight when weighed and anything could have been loaded into the van since then. I always understood that what is important is the actual weight of the van and all it’s contents if you are stopped and weighed at the roadside.
Alugas full,derv full.water tank full,10 let fresh drink water container full.my fat bum in seat ,cadac in,my bumph in garage table n quest chairs in,wardrobe loaded most tinned food in so all I have to get in is the boss and two eco cyclesJust checked my first weight ticket for this van and inc
Me
Awning
Twin refillable gas cylinders
70 litres water with full boiler
carpets
Standard factory fitted extras include oven sky lites etc
3090kg
I never knew this:
"New technology means that your motorhome can be weighed while it’s in motion and many motorways have this technology built in. It’s linked to cameras that detect number plates and can automatically compare the vehicle’s actual weight with its registered weight. This weight-in-motion (WIM) system was primarily brought in to tackle overladen trucks, but works just as effectively on motorhomes. We know VOSA has targeted vehicles leaving or arriving at motorhome shows in the past. We understand there are at least 12 WIMs in the road network but some estimates now put this at nearer 50. "
2nd one probably depends on the weighbridgeDo you have to pay for being weighed and book in advance?
What make and size of tyres are you using, I found that a problem on my Phantom with 15” wheels?Yes I weighed in, my 3500kg GVW was overweight at 3830kgs so now uprated it to 4200kg GVW to have no future worries and the road tax is also £100 cheaper. The theoretical 700kg payload increase is mainly just really an extra useable 190kg on the back axle. But maybe not everyone carries a 170kg 300cc scooter in their garage like we often do?
You can just drive onto virtually any weighbridge and take a visual of the weight for free, but only pay if you want an official ticket.
I got talking to him about weight and his van had not been uprated and it was obvious it was over weight.