Adding load capacity to Burstner rear garage

[andyelbac]

Here's the problem. We have a 22 plate Burstner TD680G. I want to put a 125cc Scooter in the rear garage. Burstner state that the max. load in the garage is 150kg. The Burstner instruction pack refers to this limit is to prevent handling issues (presumably taking weight of the front axle). However, I've actually spoken to Burstner and they have also advise that the 150kg limit is also the maximum weight the floor is physically able to support (they told me there is a tolerance but to play safe and to not exceed 150kg). The two Scooter options are the Yamaha Delight at about 101kg or the Peugeot Tweet at about 115kg. Despite the weight saving with the Yamaha, I'm leaning towards the Tweet as the wheels are considerably bigger, it has twin shocks at the rear and it provides an additional 3bhp; all of which gives me more confidence when carrying my partner as a pillion. Once I add the bike rack and ramp, and a few other things I'm on the 150kg limit. As this particular MH does not have any underfloor storage, I'm looking to add just another 30kg in the garage. The Q. is, if I lift some storage off the floor; i.e. some sort of hanging brackets fixed to the garage walls, is that still contributing weight to the floor or is that all being absorbed by the walls?

 

[poppycamper]

Burstner state that the max. load in the garage is 150kg. The Burstner instruction pack refers to this limit is to prevent handling issues

Think that answers your question... even as you say they also state floor can only support 150kg...

 

[TheBig1]

The 150kg weight in the garage will apply in excess of 150kg down force on the rear axle. With the garage empty how much weight is on the rear axle now? and what are the limits on the plate?

 

[Pausim]

Whether the weight is on the floor or the walls it will still be bearing down on the chassis extension which is probably the start of the 150kg limit.

 

[Verteuil Man]

What about one of these?

Redirect Notice

^{_{Subscribers  do not see these advertisements}}

 

[andyelbac]

This would be post semi air on rear. Rear axle limit is currently 1960 but SV Tech have advised that semi air will bring it up to 2250. The weighbridge came out at 1610 on the rear axle. Weight in the garage at the time was only about 25kg.

 

[andyelbac]

What about one of these?

Redirect Notice

Thanks but I really want to keep the vehicle below 7m long plus I really don't want to be towing.

 

[Stoosal]

I had same issue as you are looking at. 150kg floor limit.

Not sure what type of chassis extensions you have but it is possible to uprate them which will increase the load capacity. The load rating is somewhat dependant as well on where the load is located ie nearer the rear the load factor decreases.

Memo are one manufacturer.

My view is.......The chassis extensions are pretty much the factor in weight ‘on’ the garage floor as well as the floor covering. Many motorhomes have beds etc above the rear chassis extensions but these are (usually!) supported via wall loading so they don’t directly affect garage floor loading.

I’ve tried to attach a photo from somebody else re Memo which shows load rating but it’s a bit blurred I’m afraid but you get the drift. Varies from 100 to 300kgs.

My original extensions are only 1000mm long and I have a scooter as far forward as I can get it and probably at about the 500mm point. Weight of scooter, a few bits and pieces and spare wheel is just under 150kg. Done several thousand miles and no signs of any movement/damage/bending etc etc.

Fully loaded with scooter, water, fuel, gas etc rear axle comes in at 2000kg.

 

[andyelbac]

Thanks. It's clear I could just keep spending money on this thing. Given that the advice suggests adding weight to the wall still adds to the weight on the garage floor, I think I'm going to get the semi air, and move the additional weight into the hab area whilst on the move (appropriately secured of course). Keep the garage at the 150kg limit. When we arrive at sites, remove scooter and move gear from hab to garage.