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Distribution of the load
To preserve the road handling of your motorhome, the centre of gravity of the load must be as low as possible. This will
reduce any undesirable suspension effects, such as rolling, pitching, etc. Heavy loads must be secured or wedged into place
to prevent any untimely movement. If possible they will be placed close to the motorhome floor and distributed evenly so as
not to exceed the maximum permissible loads. The overhead cupboards and the storage chests located behind the rear axle
should be reserved for relatively lightweight objects.
3.4.4 Trailer
The trailer weight must be less than or equal to:
• the max towable mass of your motorhome (see “Technical specifications”, page 25)
• the max permissible load for your coupling.
The latter is calculated based on the value D (in kN) indicated on the coupling, using the following formula:
MR = (D x T) ÷ [(9.8 x T) - D]
where T = maximum permissible weight of your motorhome (in tonnes) e.g. if T = 3.5t and D = 12.5 kN, then MR = 2t.
Unladen weight
Payload
Trailer weight
