I have been caravanning 25 years, and I have always said you never stop learning. Whilst my caravan has been at the bodgers repairers, its contents are piled behind me, and out of boredom the other day I grabbed the handbook. I am aware that the precise details of what contstitues MRO changed a few years back, and whilst reading what is included, I learnt something I should have known. Perhaps this thread can answer a few questions that are no doubt puzzling some of our newer caravanners. I for one never knew some of the things that were now included in the MRO, such as the Aquaroll and Wastemaster. As mine always travel in the car, I have never had to consider their weight, and I now find they are included.
My handbook states:
For newer caravanners, dont forget that any optional extras you had as a factory fit do not count to MRO.
My handbook states:
Allowances for essential equipment is now contained in the MRO and include:
LPG, 1 x Lite cylinder 10kg (knew that)
Fresh Water in Water Heater 8.5 kg (I never travel with any fuids except a couple of pints in the flush)
Toilet Tank with 2l of fluid 2kg
Items fitted at the point of manufacture, i.e hookup cable, plastic step, waste and water containers (empty) are now included in the MRO, that I didnt know.
For newer caravanners, dont forget that any optional extras you had as a factory fit do not count to MRO.