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broken spring or alko axle torsion bar.
possibly even full air suspension and deflated.
but i suspect the alko axle.
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It's a Autosleeper Suffolk which I believe is on a Merc chassis, not Alko.
In my experience of Autosleepers they are generally quite heavy and have a small load capacity.
and the whole rig drops to it`s lowest level and just levels/lift`s up as to be 100% level...
In the UK I doubt if they'd notice!
Mike and Annie
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Not so. We've seen VOSA check teams pulling caravans.
Out of interest how regularly are motorhomes pulled over at those check points? And how long are you kept there?
Out of interest how regularly are motorhomes pulled over at those check points? And how long are you kept there?
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If you are overloaded you will be there until you have off loaded enough gear to legalise it. BUSBY
So how would that work. [HI]Would you just have to jettison your "stuff" or is there somewhere to leave it and get someone to collect it for you somehow.[/HI]
And if you were in a motorhome could you just camp there while you waited for someone to come and cart off the excess?
Would you just have to jettison your "stuff" or.....
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Those Auto Sleeper models always look to be overloaded even when they are empty. Can there be a problem changing rear wheels when punctured?
So how would that work. Would you just have to jettison your "stuff" or is there somewhere to leave it and get someone to collect it for you somehow.
And if you were in a motorhome could you just camp there while you waited for someone to come and cart off the excess?
Could be overloaded, could be a broken spring, could be it has full VB self levelling air suspension in park mode. Without more data it is impossible to judge from one poor quality photo.
D.
Sorry about the photo, Dave!:Sad:
Just thought I'd start this thread to point out that some people take risks.
Maybe the suspension is shot in which case it's not safe to drive.
Maybe it is overloaded in which case it's not safe to drive.
Maybe it has air suspension but I would not have thought it'd go that low on a Sprinter.
Last year I saw an old German motorhome so back heavy it looked like it was ready to lift the front wheels off the ground
Anyone taking risks is putting others in danger too!
Mike:Cool:
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So how would that work. Would you just have to jettison your "stuff" or is there somewhere to leave it and get someone to collect it for you somehow.
And if you were in a motorhome could you just camp there while you waited for someone to come and cart off the excess?
you will have broken the law, so its your problem to sort not VOSA/DVLA/PoliceSo how would that work. Would you just have to jettison your "stuff" or is there somewhere to leave it and get someone to collect it for you somehow.
And if you were in a motorhome could you just camp there while you waited for someone to come and cart off the excess?
you will have broken the law, so its your problem to sort not VOSA/DVLA/Police
there is often a check point on A35 near ringwood and on the M27 Rownhams services. a check takes over an hour and much longer if overloaded or faults found. they do a roadside MOT type test for roadworthiness and weigh each axle
if youre overloaded, then you will HAVE to unload excess as there will be a prohibition notice. depending where its tested there may be no parking facilities. in this case you would have to arrange somebody come collect your excess load before you can leave. if the vehicle is faulty it would need to be removed on a suitable low loader at your expense,
failure to comply would see the vehicle impounded and removed to a compound with limited access. you would have to pay towing storage etc. there was a case last year of a "colourful" couple who had their motorhome seized and towed away. they camped in a tent next to the compound but if i recall correct the van was eventually sent of to be scrapped as they didnt/couldnt pay.
at the end of the day YOU the driver have an obligation to ensure you remain within the law and if not face the consequences. you need to know the pitfalls of owning and using a motorhome before you travel. these forums are the perfect place to find your information and what you need to do
[HI]HAVE YOU WEIGHED YOUR MOTORHOME ON A WEIGHBRIDGE LOADED AS IF GOING ON HOLIDAY[/HI], INCLUDING DRIVER AND PASSENGERS?
Sorry about the photo, Dave!:Sad:
Just thought I'd start this thread to point out that some people take risks.
Maybe the suspension is shot in which case it's not safe to drive.
Maybe it is overloaded in which case it's not safe to drive.
Maybe it has air suspension but I would not have thought it'd go that low on a Sprinter.
Last year I saw an old German motorhome so back heavy it looked like it was ready to lift the front wheels off the ground
Anyone taking risks is putting others in danger too!
Mike:Cool:
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