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theparkerz · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:27 pm Post subject: Nose Weight

Hi guys

can anyone enlighten me as to how to find what the nose weight is supposed to be on my caravan is there a formula to use?
please

thanks
Nick P Very Happy

nairepooc · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 2:50 pm Post subject:

The noseweight should be around 7% of the tourer's MTPLM. A van with an MTPLM of 1200kg ought to have a noseweight of 84kg.

THIS IS A BAISC ASSUMPTION. Laughing

To check your exact nose weight use a set of bathroom scales & a length of wood the height from the top of the scales to the tow ball on the towing vehicle.
Then place the wood into the tow hitch, which is on the scales then wind the jockey wheel up to check the weight.

Hope this helps?

Regards,

Ian

Langy01 · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 6:49 pm Post subject:

You can also buy proper nose weight scales fro £15 upwards. They are not always easy to read the exact weight but you do get a good idea.

It is worth while checking the nose weight from time to time as things do get moved around the Caravan and the weight does change.

If your too heavy like mine can get the gas bottle goes in teh car.

Paul

theparkerz · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:20 pm Post subject:

Thanks for the info guys I,ll have to get my calculator out and see if I can sneak the scales away from the missus lol Rolling Eyes

all the best
Nick

Langy01 · Posted: Mon Jun 02, 2008 8:38 pm Post subject:

Thats fine Nick. Its what the forums are all about.

Let us know how you get on, its always interesting to see how others get on.

Paul

nairepooc · Posted: Tue Jun 03, 2008 10:30 am Post subject:

Glad we could help, that's what the forums for.
Laughing