Recent content by Mickl

Just checked my tyres and they are good for 1420 kg so I should just about fall into the 10% rule.

I have ordered the up rated plate through the Prima Leisure site although they are currently closed until 21st April. Not much chance of getting stopped as I don't think I will be going anywhere in the near future! The fact that I can up rate in this way has made sorting the loading of caravan...

I have just checked the labels, the one in the gas bottle locker shows 1300kg and the axle is rated the same, next stop Bailey.

That's a great piece of info, I will check it out, that will really help me out as I am over the MTPLM if I carry everything I would like in the van, as things currently stand I will be carrying less bulky items in the car instead.

Yes it is the phoenix, You are right about the load allowance, it is only 127kg if I only carry one gas bottle. According to the caravan manual the factory weight includes two bottles @ 10kg each. I have got a 37 kg motor mover fitted , leisure battery and a 9kg solar panel reducing my...

Thank you for all the replies I will try the search function

Hello All New member here and also new to caravanning I have a Bailey 420 which we purchased at the NEC show last autumn, I have a2013 BMW 320d sport touring as my tow car. We are yet to use the caravan due to the current situation but I have been weighing all of the sundry equipment we have...