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Yes, C1 is 7.5T.
The payload limit is set by the vehicle not by the license. You need to look at the plate to find this out. With a 3.5T van you will be limited to 3.5T including all payload.
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More involved. It is likely that a twin axle motorhome will have a higher payload (and MAM) than one with a single rear axle. But often the additional MAM is used up in carrying a heavier body so the payload may not be as good as one might think. (On that point and to answer an earlier question, the MAM of 3.5, or up to 7.5 tonnes INCLUDES the payload.)
An alternative to the twin axle option is a twin wheeled axle at the rear. Twin axles are generally used with front wheel drive chassis and twin wheeled axles with rear wheel drive chassis. The often used term 'tag axle' actually refers to a non-driven rear axle behind a driven rear axle: often seen on coaches and refuse trucks but never, so far as I'm aware, on a European motorhome.
Many twin wheeled (as opposed to twin axled) RWD motorhomes have significant payloads. These are found on Merc Sprinter, Iveco Daily and some Ford Transit bases.
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You are correct - I had forgotten that very rare beast the true tag-axled S700. Here it is.
I found the picture on ebay for a sale that is now ended. On checking back, I see that it is listed as an S750 from 1987: 2.9 litre automatic gearbox.
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I've just done a quick search and found this 750 that someone wants to swap. Looks like a major restoration project.
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Apologies to original poster as this has drifted off your topic.