Checking The Mass Of Your Motorhome..........

[Full Member]

Checking The Mass Of Your Motorhome..........

........... could be problematic if you want to get it done here in sunny Hertfordshire.
Over the years the public weighbridges around here seem to have progressively disappeared so more recently when getting the Palermo serviced I ask the MOT test operative (is that p.c.?) to check the mass of each axle whilst the Moho is on the rolling road. generally I'm around so he pauses whilst I make a note but he's happy to provide a handwritten note if not.

It's free and I find reassuring! I hope this helps someone out there.

Colin (Smiley face, Smiley face, Smiley face)

 

[teejay]

Also, if you have a cement works or a sand quarry or large industrial company eg chemical works, steel works etc. they usually have a weighbridge and may well help you out too.

 

[Deleted member 155]

........... could be problematic if you want to get it done here in sunny Hertfordshire.
Over the years the public weighbridges around here seem to have progressively disappeared so more recently when getting the Palermo serviced I ask the MOT test operative (is that p.c.?) to check the mass of each axle whilst the Moho is on the rolling road. generally I'm around so he pauses whilst I make a note but he's happy to provide a handwritten note if not.

It's free and I find reassuring! I hope this helps someone out there.

Colin (Smiley face, Smiley face, Smiley face)

Yes it gave me a shock when the Winnebago weighed in at 8,200kg at mot time lol
Mine came on the brake test print out he gave me but this was at a big commercial garage with modern equipment.

 

[Full Member]

The thing that comes to mind is that when any of us take a van for MOT, it is not likely to be completely empty or completely full, and don't forget passengers, pets and everything has to be included!

That's a good point Graham. I tend to make a mental note of what mine has in it - which is pretty much everything since I don't unload the thing when returning home. Generally mine is half full of fuel, half full of water and has one person in it (!).

Colin (Smiley face, Smiley face, Smiley face)

 

[Campervanannie]

I find the whole weight thing a bit scary as mine has been up plated to 38750 so if I'm overweight with my trike what can I do must get it weighed for peace of mind

 

[Campervanannie]

Lol fat fingers ☝

 

[tonybvi]

I use our local council run quarry at Inchmarlo. They have a weighbridge with the weight displayed on a LED display so no need to go inside to get the results. I use it for front and rear axle weights as well as overall weight and the best part - it’s free!

 

[Val54]

These are pretty accurate, maybe worth investing in one for use at meets ?
http://reich-web.com/en/products/vehicle-accessories/cwc-caravan-weight-control-up-to-1500-kg/
Dave

 

[Full Member]

These are pretty accurate, maybe worth investing in one for use at meets ?
http://reich-web.com/en/products/vehicle-accessories/cwc-caravan-weight-control-up-to-1500-kg/
Dave

That's really generous of you Dave. I hope to meet you and your portable weighbridge in 2018 so that I have a check on the mass given at my MOT test centre.

Colin ???

 

[Rumour]

I decided to weigh our old Talbot. Looked around and found that the Council partners in Wellingborough (Norse) have just installed a weighbridge. They are happy for anyone to take a vehicle there for weighing as long as they have an appointment. Cost me £18 for front and rear axle weights. We were well under. I had a full tank of diesel, full water, full Gaslow and everything we take away for a three week holiday. The only thing missing was my good lady. (55kg of gorgeousness!). Total weight of 2.52 tonnes. Not bad for a van with an all up allowance of 3.2 tonnes. One of the reasons we haven't updated to a newer van.

 

[Clunegapyears]

These are pretty accurate, maybe worth investing in one for use at meets ?
http://reich-web.com/en/products/vehicle-accessories/cwc-caravan-weight-control-up-to-1500-kg/
Dave

Someone we met also recommended this product ... but not cheap at c.£170. Borrowing or sharing seems a good option ... or sticking with using a weighbridge.

 

[Phillybarbour]

Most large builders merchants have a weight bridge for charging aggregate. My local one does it for free if I don’t want a printed ticket, and £4.00 per ticket if I want print outs of weight and axles.

 

[Robmac]

These are pretty accurate, maybe worth investing in one for use at meets ?
http://reich-web.com/en/products/veh...up-to-1500-kg/
Dave

I have one of those. I have checked it against a weighbridge and there was only a few Kg difference.

I am quite willing to bring it to any meets and in fact I have weighed other members vehicles before.

 

[Full Member]

I have one of those. I have checked it against a weighbridge and there was only a few Kg difference.

I am quite willing to bring it to any meets and in fact I have weighed other members vehicles before.

That's a very generous offer, Rob. Please take it along and gauge interest - as well as gauging mass!
I for one would appreciate a second opinion on the mass of my white box.

Colin ???

 

[Robmac]

Thanks Colin.

I will make sure it is in the van for any meets I attend. I also keep 3 blocks the same depth as the machine. This allows me to place a block under 3 wheels and the machine under the fourth and then rotate around the van to weigh each wheel. (If you see what I mean!).

This ensures that the van is level at all times when being weighed and no pivotal forces are coming into play, as well as fuel, water etc. sloshing to one side.

Terribly explained I'm afraid, but hopefully you will get the picture!

 

[Billieblue]

I find the whole weight thing a bit scary as mine has been up plated to 38750 so if I'm overweight with my trike what can I do must get it weighed for peace of mind

Been looking into it myself, Annie. There's a council one in BD4

 

[2cv]

Thanks Colin.

I will make sure it is in the van for any meets I attend. I also keep 3 blocks the same depth as the machine. This allows me to place a block under 3 wheels and the machine under the fourth and then rotate around the van to weigh each wheel. (If you see what I mean!).

This ensures that the van is level at all times when being weighed and no pivotal forces are coming into play, as well as fuel, water etc. sloshing to one side.

Terribly explained I'm afraid, but hopefully you will get the picture!

That could go down really well at a meet. Maybe have donations for weighing and make it the first Motorhomer.com charity donation.

 

[Deleted member 155]

I find the whole weight thing a bit scary as mine has been up plated to 38750 so if I'm overweight with my trike what can I do must get it weighed for peace of mind

Don't worry about it you are not a commercial vehicle the fine is peanuts.
As far as I understand they give you a 10 percent leeway so I have never worried about it .

 

[Full Member]

Thanks Colin.

I will make sure it is in the van for any meets I attend. I also keep 3 blocks the same depth as the machine. This allows me to place a block under 3 wheels and the machine under the fourth and then rotate around the van to weigh each wheel. (If you see what I mean!).

This ensures that the van is level at all times when being weighed and no pivotal forces are coming into play, as well as fuel, water etc. sloshing to one side.

Terribly explained I'm afraid, but hopefully you will get the picture!

On the contrary your explanation is very clear - and I probably wouldn't have thought of being so thorough.
I'm confident that your mass check will provide very useful and eye-opening information for most members of WC and MH.
Thanks again, Rob.

Colin ???