Carthago Compact line

[barsteward]

I can't find any documentation or vin identification for the the 3.5t Compactline 143. The instruction manual says it is on the inside of the gas locker but it isn't indeed it is not on the back of any door infact I can't find it anywhere.
The VIN plate under the bonnet is the Fiat one which defines the axle weights for the 3.850t.

All I wanted to do was check my tyre pressures with the fully loaded motorhome before I get it weighed.

 

[Silver-Fox]

I can't find any documentation or vin identification for the the 3.5t Compactline 143. The instruction manual says it is on the inside of the gas locker but it isn't indeed it is not on the back of any door infact I can't find it anywhere.
The VIN plate under the bonnet is the Fiat one which defines the axle weights for the 3.850t.

All I wanted to do was check my tyre pressures with the fully loaded motorhome before I get it weighed.

Someone will be along with the site that will give you tire pressure for that particular size ??

 

[G7UXG]

I've had two Carthagos and haven't found the Carthago plate on either of them. All I have is the Fiat plate and the ALKO plate. The weights on the Carthago type approval certificate are the same as the ALKO plate.

I stand to be corrected, but if the conversion doesn't change the weights, then perhaps they don't need to issue one?

 

[barsteward]

There is no mention of the axle weights on the V5 either only the MIRO and no engine identification number.
It's all alien to me.

The Cathargo instruction manual says the tyre pressure should be 4.3 bar front and 3.75 rear on the 215/70 R15ms tyre but the sticker on the the inside of the fuel filler cap gives a substantially higher recommendation.

Confused? you will be.

 

[Wagoneer]

I guess your permissable axle loads are 1850kg Front and 2000kg Rear axle.

For tyre pressures, I always refer to tyre pressure tables available online.....but only once I've determined the actual axle loads (fully loaded) on visiting a weighbridge.

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[Reallyretired]

I set my tyre pressures to those stated by the tyre manufacturer for the maximum axle weights, working on the basis that the actual weights wont be hugely less and underinflation is much more dangerous than a pound or two over.
We are always told to check tyre pressures when cold, this might be anywhere between -20C and +40C depending on where you are and time of year which could produce a big difference in actual measured pressure.

 

[Wagoneer]

We are always told to check tyre pressures when cold, this might be anywhere between -20C and +40C depending on where you are and time of year which could produce a big difference in actual measured pressure.

AFAIK, recommended tyre pressures are based on an ambient temperature of 20C. At zero degrees centigrade the pressure needs to be increased by 4 psi (i.e. 1 psi for every 5C temperature change). At higher ambient temperatures above 20C the pressure should be reduced accordingly.

Basically (without being too anal about it), probably best to increase tyre pressures a tad in winter conditions.

 

[tonyidle]

Basically (without being too anal about it), probably best to increase tyre pressures a tad in winter conditions.

Oh bugger my gauge is missing tads - and gnats whiskers .