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[Lorrs28]

Just bought 1st MH and wondered how I know how much stuff I can buy without going over the allowed weight. Thanks in advance for any help.

 

[Southdowners]

What is the allowed weight?

 

[Lorrs28]

Sorry, payload.

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[RogerThat]

Find a weigh bridge my good man, that's the only way

 

[Lenny HB]

Find a weigh bridge my good man, that's the only way

Yes only way and check individual axle weights as well.

 

[two]

Welcome to the world of motorhomes and congratulations on recognising the importance of payload.
What model do you have?

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[Southdowners]

What make and model did you buy? I’m sure someone here will have a similar vehicle and can advise.

 

[Lorrs28]

It’s a Elldis Majestic 196.

 

[two]

I think your max is 3.5tonne, loaded, so you will need to take care.
As said above, best to go to a weighbridge and find out how much (over) you are.
Simple answer to "How much stuff?" is "Not a lot, but sufficient".

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[Lorrs28]

Thank you all for your help.

 

[magicsurfbus]

The published payload for the 2018 model is 508kgs, which is not too bad on paper for just two of you but:

1. Read the small print in the brochure to see what's included in the calculation and what's not.
2. Bear in mind the weight of any non-standard extras you have fitted, for example satellite dish.
3. Load it how you'd want in loaded for a typical trip and take it to a weighbridge to verify its actual weight.
4. 4 adults plus kit in the vehicle could quite easily take you over the limit.

Worst case scenario, if you can't run it with 508 Kgs, and you have a C1 Driving licence consider getting it up-plated. Some extra cost involved but cheaper tax.

 

[Shrimp]

It’s not-
'how much stuff can I buy'?
it’s-
'how much stuff do I actually need'?

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[Sue]

It’s not-
'how much stuff can I buy'?
it’s-
'how much stuff do I actually need'?

Good one....and it's less than you think!

 

[Paul and Kate]

Does the 196 have the stow away travelling seats under the benches like we have /had on the 155
If so remove them if they're not needed gives about 70kgs back to the Payload