DVLA Disaster - advice please

[Brian Kirby]

Derek Uzzell - 2011-06-25 8:32 AM

 

Where panel-van conversions (PVCs) are concerned, it would be unusual for a motorhome marketed with a 3500kg MAM chassis to have an inadequate payload. This is simply because the basic concept of a PVC means that the complement of people, the quantity of water and gas, and the amount of 'luggage' that can be carried are relatively restricted. This will be apparent from the PVC section of MMM magazine's "Buyer' Guide" where most 3500kg MAM PVC models are shown as having a payload of at least 500kg.

 

Realistically, if a driver with a 'B' driving licence purchased a 3500kg MAM PVC, he/she should have little concern regarding vehicle-weight-related issues....................................

 

Except................................! :-) I understand that a number of the SEVEL based LWB van conversions, even those at 3,500kg, tend to run the front axle limit very close. This will vary depending on layout, but if the van is loaded with options etc, it is especially worth bearing in mind, and trying to get a figure for the available front axle payload.

[colin]

Brian Kirby - 2011-06-25 8:33 PM

 

Except................................! :-) I understand that a number of the SEVEL based LWB van conversions, even those at 3,500kg, tend to run the front axle limit very close. This will vary depending on layout, but if the van is loaded with options etc, it is especially worth bearing in mind, and trying to get a figure for the available front axle payload.

 

The main culprits seem to be Twin type layout with four traveling seats and based on 3.3t chassis, this appears to be why Adria have moved tanks to rear on the later models, at least one member on here found out after buying, MMM voted this best (or best in class) when it was very easy to run it illegaly, if they would make the effort to weigh vehicles it would be a usefull bit of info for potentail purchasers