Meaning of these numbers on my weight sticker

AndyJF replied on 04/07/2022 18:01

Posted on 04/07/2022 18:01

There are 3 numbers on my caravan's weight plate

1430kg - MIRO

1650kg - MTPLM (not labelled as such)

1800kg - ??????

What is the upper weight? If it means I can load up the caravan to this amount, that's great.

Vulcan replied on 04/07/2022 18:46

Posted on 04/07/2022 18:46

MIRO is the weight of the van as it leaves the factory.

MTPLM is the maximum permissable weight of the van.

Not sure about the highest weight.

Lutz replied on 04/07/2022 21:16

Posted on 04/07/2022 21:16

It would help if you could post a photo of the weight sticker or at least give us exactly the full wording on the sticker.

The very fact that the MIRO is shown suggests that it's not the statutory weight plate, because MIRO has no place on that. If the caravan was built after 2014 there should be another (statutory) plate somewhere else on the caravan (usually in the front locker) and it would be interesting to know what that says.

AndyJF replied on 04/07/2022 21:38

Posted on 04/07/2022 21:16 by Lutz

It would help if you could post a photo of the weight sticker or at least give us exactly the full wording on the sticker.

The very fact that the MIRO is shown suggests that it's not the statutory weight plate, because MIRO has no place on that. If the caravan was built after 2014 there should be another (statutory) plate somewhere else on the caravan (usually in the front locker) and it would be interesting to know what that says.

Posted on 04/07/2022 21:38

Yeah I tried to attach a photo, but this forum software hasn't shown it. Honestly this is the worst forum website I've ever used, it's so sloooow.

Anyway, I'll have a look for the other plate. The one I'm referring to is on the outside, next to the door.

 

Lutz replied on 05/07/2022 07:55

Posted on 05/07/2022 07:55

The label next to the door is not the official weight plate. It's only there for marketing purposes.

Lutz replied on 05/07/2022 08:20

Posted on 04/07/2022 21:48 by AndyJF

Ah this is interesting. According to this site https://www.caravanguard.co.uk/news/2021-adria-altea-tyne-caravan-25025/ 

the weight is upgradable to 1800kg. So I'm thinking that this sticker indicates the increased weight capacity. 

Put it this way, I'm saving myself £150 and I'm showing the police that sticker, if needed.

 

Posted on 05/07/2022 08:20

You'll find that the official (statutory) weight plate will only show one MTPLM of 1800kg. The label by the door just says that it's marketed as 1650kg.

Lutz replied on 05/07/2022 09:21

Posted on 05/07/2022 09:21

That's the NCC label, not the official weight plate. It doesn't comply with the requirements of Construction and Use regulations, but only serves to inform for marketing purposes. Whether it accepted by the police or other authorities is purely discretionary.

AndyJF replied on 05/07/2022 10:58

Posted on 05/07/2022 10:58

I'm really curious, and I should know this. But where is the official weight plate on an Adria caravan?

It's something the van documentation should tell you, but sadly doesn't.

 

AndyJF replied on 05/07/2022 11:00

Posted on 05/07/2022 08:39 by Rocky 2 buckets

Was it like this⤵️

Posted on 05/07/2022 11:00

Yup, something like that. Very similar info. However nowhere does it specifically say MTPLM, which I would have expected it to do so.

Which is why I'm doubting it's the proper one. Think I'll spend some time hunting around the van, although you would expect it to be obvious.

 

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