Gross vehicle weight / payload (2 Viewers)

[Guigsy]

Isn't the question here what's the difference between the 3.3t and 3.5t chassis? Even if you aren't going to hit load limits, is there a reason to go one way or the other? Does the 3.3t ride better because it has more compliant springs?

My 2007 conversion was a 3.3t. Although we weren't technically overloaded, it rode pretty low at the back until I replaced the knackered bump-stops with added semi-air suspension. That might just have been that the springs were tired though.

 

[pete4x4]

I think that its to do with unladen weight and speed restrictions. If its under 3.05tonne then there are no speed restrictions ie same as a car, if using the maxi chassis takes it over 3.05 tonne then you get 10mph knocked off the speed limits. You can then uprate to 3.5 tonne on the lighter chassis but the unladen weight will still be under 3.05 tonne and no change to speed limits.

Thats my guess anyway

 

[Minxy]

I think that its to do with unladen weight and speed restrictions. If its under 3.05tonne then there are no speed restrictions ie same as a car, if using the maxi chassis takes it over 3.05 tonne then you get 10mph knocked off the speed limits. You can then uprate to 3.5 tonne on the lighter chassis but the unladen weight will still be under 3.05 tonne and no change to speed limits.

Thats my guess anyway

Nope the maxi chassis doesn't take it over 3.05 tonne, well not on the ones we had anyway.

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[Aber Kid]

I've just bought an 08 Tracker.
I'm mystified by all these weight topics!
The FIAT plate in the bonnet states gvw 3500kg.
The Autotrail handbook figure is 3300kg. They state the unladen weight is 2915kg.
Just received the DVLA registration doc, it says 'Revenue Weight' 3300kg.
Who's more right here?
My bet is FIAT with 3500kg.... However, I notice that a substantial chassis extension attached to the rear end of FIAT's chassis supports the rear end of the mh. So maybe this accounts for the 200kg difference...???
HELP !!!

 

[SandraL]

I've just bought an 08 Tracker.
I'm mystified by all these weight topics!
The FIAT plate in the bonnet states gvw 3500kg.
The Autotrail handbook figure is 3300kg. They state the unladen weight is 2915kg.
Just received the DVLA registration doc, it says 'Revenue Weight' 3300kg.
Who's more right here?
My bet is FIAT with 3500kg.... However, I notice that a substantial chassis extension attached to the rear end of FIAT's chassis supports the rear end of the mh. So maybe this accounts for the 200kg difference...???
HELP !!!

Fiat as manufacturers of the chassis put the first plate on.
The motorhome manufacturer may decide the finished motorhome should be plated higher, lower or the same as Fiat.
They will add a 2nd plate detailing their weights. It may not be next to Fiats plate.
The latest plate takes precedence.
You might decide to uprate van to 3500 or above.
To do so you will need a dvla approved engineer to agree and provide a plate and certificate.

 

[pappajohn]

Instant revival of a 6 year old thread.

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[mitzimad]

only reason they use 3300 chases is they are cheaper

 

[Minxy]

Instant revival of a 6 year old thread.

Maybe so, but still informative for those who have a query.