weight capacity

[modelmaker]

I am buying a peugeot boxer elegance eb ltd edition which includes aircon and everything else you can think of, but chassis is plated at 3400 kgs, what carrying capacity has it got? what should it be plated at, does anyone know? Its a 2001 HDI engine.

[Stuart]

Modelmaker,

There will almost certainly be a Peugeot data plate, probably under the bonnet, which will give you this info.

It normally shows the max permitted weight and the max weight for each axle and also the total permitted weight with a trailer.

 

If there has been an upgrade, which is not uncommon, there will be be a plate for that too. I've seen these under bonnet but also in the drivers seat well.

 

The actual carrying capacity is the difference between the vehicle weight as it stands and the permitted weight. The only way to find this accurately is to weigh the van loaded with your kit and yourselves and see what is left.

HTH

 

Stuart

[Meadows Engine]

Can I suggest you read this excellent thread on the subject by Brian Kirby

 

http://www.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=5998&start=1

 

It should be compulsary reading for all motorhomers and those thinking of going down that route.

 

Its a grand pastime I hope you enjoy it as much as I do

 

John

[flicka]

The "Elegance" name has been used by a number of motorhome manufacturers.

As your's is based on the Peugeot Boxer, my guess is either Autosleeper or the Elddis group (includes Compass)

Can you post the full model details, which will help members to assist with answer.