Hello, I recently purchased a second hand Jayco Expanda (2012 Expanda Outback 16.49.3HL - single axle). I am keen to ensure I keep the weight within all legal limits to avoid any safety, insurance issues etc..
I understand all of the differences between TARE, GTM & ATM and the weights plated on my van are as follows;
Tare: 1699
GTM: 1905
ATM: 2074
Axle group load capacity: 2000
However, the confusion I have that I am hoping for advice on is....
1) My axle load capacity is 2000 which is below the actual ATM so would I be right in saying that the total weight of the laden trailer actually shouldn't exceed 2000 (axle group load capacity) or the 2074 (ATM), I would have thought ATM cannot exceed Axle group load capacity. Or is it possible that axle group load capacity does not actually include the weight of the axle/ wheels?
2) I weighed my van on a weighbridge with no personal belongings on board just what was on the van when I purchased it... which was, 2x full 9kg gas bottles, tv, wind up ariel, 110ltr fridge, air-con, microwave, 2 mattresses, awning, reich auto mover installed, 2 x 82ltr water tanks (near empty), spare tyre, & table. The ATM upon weigh bridge check was 1920kg. So basically this only leaves me with 154kg before I hit the maximum ATM. If I fill the 2 water tanks to capacity I basically have no weight left for any personal belongings !
3) Is the axle group load capacity the maximum weight that should be on the axle at all times OR only when being towed? If at all times then 1 x 80kg person would not be able to enter the van without it going over the axle group load capacity!
Any suggestions ? Can I somehow get it inspected and all of the weights increased so that I can actually put some stuff in the van ?
I understand all of the differences between TARE, GTM & ATM and the weights plated on my van are as follows;
Tare: 1699
GTM: 1905
ATM: 2074
Axle group load capacity: 2000
However, the confusion I have that I am hoping for advice on is....
1) My axle load capacity is 2000 which is below the actual ATM so would I be right in saying that the total weight of the laden trailer actually shouldn't exceed 2000 (axle group load capacity) or the 2074 (ATM), I would have thought ATM cannot exceed Axle group load capacity. Or is it possible that axle group load capacity does not actually include the weight of the axle/ wheels?
2) I weighed my van on a weighbridge with no personal belongings on board just what was on the van when I purchased it... which was, 2x full 9kg gas bottles, tv, wind up ariel, 110ltr fridge, air-con, microwave, 2 mattresses, awning, reich auto mover installed, 2 x 82ltr water tanks (near empty), spare tyre, & table. The ATM upon weigh bridge check was 1920kg. So basically this only leaves me with 154kg before I hit the maximum ATM. If I fill the 2 water tanks to capacity I basically have no weight left for any personal belongings !
3) Is the axle group load capacity the maximum weight that should be on the axle at all times OR only when being towed? If at all times then 1 x 80kg person would not be able to enter the van without it going over the axle group load capacity!
Any suggestions ? Can I somehow get it inspected and all of the weights increased so that I can actually put some stuff in the van ?