Everything including the kitchen sink,,,,,well,almost!!

[AlanChristine]

Have read threads,old and new,regarding weight,I embarked on a rainy afternoon(and nowt else to do!) on what I thought would be a pointless exercise.How wrong I was....it was an eye opener!I decided to weight EVERTHING that I concidered "essential" in my van right down to such things like cutlery and plastic sundae dishes!A calculator and a few simple maths later,I discovered that all I could load into my van,was a mere 57kgs!!Bear in mind that there are only two of us,I was shocked.We dont have alot of electricals as we do rallies/THS without HU.It made me wonder how many out there are unaware of the actual laden weight of their van when towing and the dangers overweight can cause.

chris

 

[tash]

Hi Alan & Christine

any chance you could post the list of essentials with weights. Although it is fair to say that my essential list could be different from your own.

Thanks

tash

 

[KeithJ]

Hi Chris

I agree with Tash - it would be interesting to see your list if you have it available

Keith

 

[AlanChristine]

Hi Tash and Keith! As requested here is my list.Its in kgs and grams.Hope you find it useful...here goes...

110ha batt =21kg

Gas bottle(6kg)=14kgs(weight veried by local calor gas dealer)

Wheel ramp =1kg

Motor mover =35kgs

Tool box =2kgs

Peg bag & mallet =3kgs

Ground sheet =3kgs

EHU cable & drum =5kgs

Fresh water butt(empty) =5kgs

Waste water hog(empty) =5kgs

Leveling blocks = 1kg

Pinic table =2kgs

Small tables = 1kg

Awning store cupboard(small) = 2kgs

Cutlery & kitch utensils =1.72kg

Gas kettle = 400grms

Elect kettle =1kg

Toaster(elect) = 1kg

3 cooking pans(small to medium)& baking sheets =2.5kgs

Pillows x4 (with p/slips)=2kgs

Duvet(with cover)= 5.5kgs

Summer duvet(with cover) =3.5kgs

Batt lantern(rechargeable) =1.22kgs

Fire ex, =1.5kgs

Scatter cushions x 3 =2.5kgs

Inverter 500w = 1kg

Small aluminium steamer =1.38kgs

Crockery(4 pot mugs 3 place "plastic" dinner set) =2.85kg

Drinking glasses x 6(various sizes) =1.7kgs

Plastic food containers x 4(various) =1.65kgs

Hob grill plate = 900grms

Fire bucket with water hose(to fill butt) & waste water pipes in = 1kgs

sleeping bags x 2 =2kgs

Windbreaker x 2(3ft 6in high approx) =3kgs

Plastic trays with "essential bits that might come in handy" =2.7kgs

Picnic blanket =600grms

Torch(rechargeable) = 400grms

All these items have been brought & added to the van since purchase from new.

 

[tash]

Alan & Christine

Thanks for posting the list.It will make me more aware in the future.

regards

tash