Lenny HB
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- Oct 18, 2007
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- MH
- Hymer B678 DL
- Exp
- Since 2008 & many years tugging
When I said I put everything in the garage to get weighed, I didn't mean that I carry it all the time. There won't be occasions when everything is taken. For example, I put my complete Match angling gear and poles in there. I wont be taking those. I only keep a small kit for opportunist fishing.
I have been in the process of weighing garage kit so I now know when I'm getting near the limit.
With reference to taking full water plus extra containers full, if you check your Hymer handbook they say on page 138 10.2 " For driving safety and for regulatory reasons, when the vehicle is in motion the fill quantity must be reduced to approximately 20 litres. If the water is drained using the safety drainage handle, a residual quantity of approximately 20 litres will remain in the water tank".
Too get down top that weight I assume you don't have an awning, we don't another 45 kg I can do without.
I know all about the 20Lt bit and it is only an advisory, full tank does not effect the handling/braking or stability of the van.
To travel with only 20 Lt would make the van unusable, we both like to have a shower in the morning and our usage is about 35 Lt a day, also never sure when we will next be able to fill up. With the additional 40 Lt we can last 4-5 days also carry a spare cassette for the loo which allows 6 - 7 days before needing an emptying point.