Rimor Kataramo 14P plus

Couldn't find what the quoted payload is. However, I see it is a 6.81 m long by 2.37 wide and 2.94 high, with a gross weight of 3.5 tonnes, although a 250 kg upgrade is available. Given our experiences, in a not dissimilar sized van, I would think it would be a struggle to remain within the 3.5 if you use it as a four berth. Although 5, the spec says it has only four seat belts. We manage OK in ours with just the two of us, however there isn't a lot to play with.

Just to say that even if you can find a payload figure it needs to be treated with caution. It doesn't include extras like a spare wheel and carrier, wind out awning, satellite dish. Even such things as a bigger fridge than the base model. So although it may say you have 600kg, you have nothing like that in actuality.

Do you have a C1Licence entitlement enabling you to drive vehicles up to 7.5 tons? If so, you might be able uprate (see Steve L's comment). I know a chap who has a new, large Rimor and runs it at 4.5 tons - he's stuck in France at present.

Did the dealer explain loading margins to you? It should have done as it is good practice?

Can you visit the dealer and get a written statement of the van's weight and its payload. I'd certainly get the van weighed on a weighbridge in its current state.

Sadly, payloads quoted by manufacturers are not very accurate. If you have added accessories on top of the basic spec, your payload reduces.

As a couple, we motorhome for 3 weeks at a time on sites with a payload of 300kg+ but I would recommended 500kg payload.

I suggest you register with Motorhome Matters forum and either do battle with its search function or post your question in the forum. Payload is a common problem. You will need to give more details such as how many people will be using the van and how you intend it using it. 

The CMC has a legal department should it become necessary. You might be able to reject the motorhome.

It looks as if there are only four seat belts which would cause you a problem with five as you wish to carry,

My thoughts are to visit the dealer and have a face to face talk

Great help thanks. I’ve been back to the dealer and they are to take it to a weighbridge. They were told from the outset what purpose we intended it for, I don’t anticipate we will have a problem with them if we were miss sold. He said he thinks we’ll have at least 500 but will check. 

I only joined a few days ago, may I add I am very Impressed with the support to a novice that you folks have already given.

Even if the weighbridge figure shows 500kg, you will be surprised how quickly that will get gobbled up. If they have only weighed the MH with minimum fuel, there will be 70kg or so to add for a full tank. Plus 10 kg for a full hot water tank and say 20 kg for traveling fresh water, unless you are going to totally drain every time you travel. Check also the weigh bridge weight included what gas you will be carrying and the weight of the driver, otherwise 100kg could be required to cover for those.

Daft question perhaps, but presuming passenger weight counts too? May Have to tell daughter to start that diet perhaps 😀

Yes I'm afraid  passenger weight does count. Unfortunately I think payload loss due to lockdown, may affect lots of us.☹️