MTPLM upgrade

MikeBos replied on 07/09/2021 11:02

Posted on 07/09/2021 11:02

I am about to buy a Swift Elegance 565 caravan, 2021 model.  The weight plate beside the entrance door gives the MTPLM as 1701kg and I would like to uprate this to the allowed upper MTPLM of 1750kg.  The dealer says this may not be necessary as there is a separate plate inside the front locker which already shows the maximum weight figure of 1750kg.

In practice, I expect the laden weight of the van when touring to be a little over 1700kg, hence the desire to uprate, but now I'm confused as to which plate would be referred to should I ever be stopped for a weight check.  Appreciate any advice.

 

James351 replied on 09/10/2021 17:42

Posted on 09/10/2021 17:42

I've been following this with interest as I recently took my laden 'van to the weigh bridge and with what I considered just the essentials found it was about 15kg over the MTPLM. However 20 kg below the MGW plate in the gas locker. 

My question is, If I tow at the higher weight what pressure should I set my tyres at?

It is given as 58 psi for the lower weight. Would it remain the same or increase with the extra load?  

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