Is your Campervan overloaded?

One of the reasons why we traded in our Intergral Camper for a compact Campervan was the overload problem.

No matter how consciously we chose our belongings, we could not stay under the allowed 3.5 tonnes.

Now, with our Campervan, it has become bliss.

Its compact design makes you think about what you really need to take with you on your trip.

How can we ensure that safety is not compromised?

It is important to respect the maximum allowed weight of your campervan.

Most camperVans have a MTM of 3500 kg.

The weight distribution on the axles is usually max. 1850 kg on the front axle and max. 2000 kg on the rear axle.

You can also find these weights on the COC (certificate of conformity) of your motorhome.

Before you know it, the rear axle is overloaded and poses a danger.

The weight placed on the back of your Camper creates a 'leverage' effect on the rear axle.

For example, if you load 50 kg at the back, it will end up weighing more than 50 kg on the rear axle.

This is often a problem for motorhomes with a long rear overhang.

Using the formula below, you can calculate how much your rear load will actually weigh on your rear axle: 

H = G x a / r