Sundance 580 Payload (1 Viewer)

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I am still struggling to get my head around this whole payload issue and fully understand it. Anyway does anyone know what the payload is on a 2012 Sundance 580 pr 2.3 please?
 
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Hi, it will depend on what has happened to it in terms of additions since leaving the factory.

the only real way to tell is to empty it of everything and take it to a weigh bridge.

then take that weight from your GVW on your V5 or converters plate and there you have it

it is a bit more complex than that but its an accurate starting point.

there are a lot!! of threads on this very topic search the forum and i am sure you will find them and be even more confused......;)
 

MikeD

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As Phill says the only way to find out is weigh it. Especially the rear axle as that is where the most problems occur.

This web page says you have 630kg payload

But that will be a average for the maker and they will have a build tolerance for weight. Usually 5%

That means you could have lost approx. 75 kg before you put anything into it.

It may be spec'ed up with Air con, solar panels, auto gearbox etc - the weight of all this come off the payload. Anything behind the rear axle adds a bit extra to its weight depending on the distance it is from the axle.

The max axle weights will show on the motorhome makers load plate. This can be different to the chassis makers plate.

It can be a bit complicated so weighing the van and each axle of the van is strongly recommended.

When you load it up weigh everything you put into the van especially fresh water etc. (y)

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