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.

Lutz replied on 05/07/2022 12:13

Posted on 05/07/2022 12:13

The statutory plate is very often to be found tucked away on the bulkhead inside the front locker.

That plate doesn’t mention the term MTPLM because it is covered by international agreement and outside the UK not everyone would understand the meaning of that abbreviation. However, MTPLM, GTW, and maximum permissible axle loads always appear in the same order so that anyone without a knowledge of English can interpret the details correctly.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 05/07/2022 12:26

Posted on 05/07/2022 11:00 by AndyJF

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.

 

Posted on 05/07/2022 12:26

You smell something not right AJF, keep digging-trust your senses๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

vbfg replied on 05/07/2022 12:39

Posted on 04/07/2022 21:38 by AndyJF

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.

 

Posted on 05/07/2022 12:39

I think that is the view of  most people who use it.  I am not someone who constantly finds fault with Club, as some seem to do, but I have to agree with you!

AndyJF replied on 05/07/2022 13:22

Posted on 05/07/2022 13:22

Well the mystery deepens. I've scoured the inside of the van, looked in the front locker and other compartments. There is just nothing on it with any weight specifications, except the sticker by the door, and if the forum would let me upload the photo I could show you what it looks like. The image is a 3.5MB JPG, but it's not being shown in the photos section.

 

 

Tinwheeler replied on 05/07/2022 13:28

Posted on 05/07/2022 13:23 by AndyJF

Ah, images must be under 500Kb

Posted on 05/07/2022 13:28

Yes, you’ll probably need to resize. The Image Size app is a good one and free for Android and Apple users.

Rocky 2 buckets replied on 05/07/2022 14:27

Posted on 05/07/2022 13:23 by AndyJF

Ah, images must be under 500Kb

Posted on 05/07/2022 14:27

Yes but by the time you reduce it to KB’s it’ll post ok๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป. My posted SS was 170kB’s, it’s readable๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Lutz replied on 05/07/2022 16:39

Posted on 05/07/2022 16:39

On another forum I read that the statutory weight plate of somebody's Adria was to be found on the A-frame, roughly under the front locker, but don't confuse it if you find one there with the chassis manufacturer's weight plate, which may also be in that area.

AndyJF replied on 05/07/2022 21:35

Posted on 05/07/2022 21:35

Mystery solved I think. That sticker by the door IS the official weight plate, but the higher number apparently is the maximum axle weight. If you buy an upgrade, you get a replacement sticker to go over the top, on which I presume both weights will be 1800kg.

Although it doesn't say so, the lower weight is the MTPLM. 

Oh well, I'm not about to fork out £150 for a sticker, so I'll just be careful how I load up the van.

 

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