TheTravellingRooster Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Hi to you all out there. There have been some quite dramatic improvements in weight reduction of caravans in the last few years but it is my belief that there is still a long way to go. The most notable and inherent methods of reduction has got to be at the manufacturing stage and very quickly followed by the manufacturers of after-market accessories and essentials. The increased use of lighter materials than timber and especially particle board/MDF is a first port of call. I wonder how much weight was actually saved when the Swift Group moved over to the use a moulded under-bed box for their fixed beds albeit grey and not very attractive. A grained wood effect would have been a great deal more pleasing to the eye. Areas of low stress such as high level cupboard carcases and door fronts could easily be made of high impact polycarbonate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread24800 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Not new technology but my Bessacarr 13ft van in 1980 only weighed 12cwt (650Kg) Fridge, oven blown air heating, Cocktail cabinet, shower, hot n cold, toilet etc, where has the extra weight come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheTravellingRooster Posted September 4, 2013 Author Share Posted September 4, 2013 Hi Retread.I do believe that your Bessacar was lighter than you thought!!!!!!!!!!! 12cwt=1344lbs,1344lbs = 609.63kgs. A kilogram + 2.20462lbs,yes indeed,where has the extra weight come from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Retread24800 Posted September 13, 2013 Share Posted September 13, 2013 I guess several cwt could be saved if you left the AGA at home? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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