
available. The user can then choose any
options up to this limit.
In either case this mass shall be added
to the user payload.
Nose weight
The part of the weight of the caravan
supported by the rear of the
towing vehicle.
When measuring the nose weight, it is
important that the caravan is loaded
and level. Do not place extra items
indiscriminately into the caravan after
this adjustment has been made.
The caravan is intended to be towed
slightly nose heavy. The nose weight can
be adjusted by distribution of the load
within the caravan. You must not exceed
the maximum nose weight rating of the
hitch head, which is usually a maximum
of 100kg (please refer to the detailed
vehicle specifications), or that of the
towing vehicle as stated in the towing
vehicle’s manufacturer’s handbook.
The caravan’s nose weight should be as
high as practical; taking into account
the towing vehicle and caravan nose
weight limits.
Towing vehicle terms
Kerb weight:
The weight of the towing vehicle as
defined by the vehicle manufacturer.
The Caravan and Towing Vehicle
Weight Ratio
This can be determined by calculation
and is equal to:
actual laden mass of caravan
kerb weight of towing vehicle x 100%
Towing code
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The mass of optional equipment
only includes equipment that is
fitted in the factory by the caravan
manufacturer. It does not include the
mass of any equipment that is fitted
to the caravan by the dealership or
any other party.
The weight of any equipment
fitted after the caravan has left
the manufacturer forms
part of the User Payload.
Yes
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