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Gross Vehicle Weight:
The weight of the vehicle laden to its maximum, as defined by the vehicle
manufacturer.
VIN Plate / MTPLM:
Appliance to post August 1998 vehicles. If the GVW plus the MTPLM of your
Caravan exceeds the GTW shown on the VIN plate of the towing vehicle, you
could be breaking the law.
Outfit Weight Ratio:
The actual laden weight of the Caravan expressed as a percentage of the
kerb weight of the towing vehicle i.e.
How to establish the actual laden weight.
The personal effects required for two people to go caravanning will probably
weight approximately 100kg in total.
These may include: bedding, clothing, cooking utensils, crockery, cutlery,
food and a water carrier.
A further 25kg for each additional person shall be allowed for basic items.
Having established the total weight of items to be carried by the caravan,
this must be added to the mass in running order to obtain the estimated
actual laden weight. If in doubt this can be done on a public weighbridge.