Posted on 19/02/2020 11:27
I am a newbie to caravaning and want to ensure I get the right nose weight (I am happy that I understand the correct figure)
I am looking at purchasing a guage but am torn between the Milenco or Maypole.
The Maypole seems to be good value but am wary of buying 'cheap & cheerful' that cannot be relied upon to give me an accurate reading.
Any thoughts or recommendations please ?
Posted on 21/02/2020 09:28 byNot interested in carrying a noseweight gauge even in a nice bag. For me it is totally pointless. As we tour on trips of 4 to 7 weeks we always carry the same things in the same location. The only thing that change over our trips is a few kg of gas in front locker and the odd half kilo of potatoes in a wet locker. If OH's wardrobe is not fully loaded then she has not finished packing.
I check noseweight once a year
Posted on 21/02/2020 09:42 by Rufsgreat if you tour mainly in the UK, but if you do UK and overthere then what we take varies considerably, e.g. for over there flip flops/sandals and tee shirts vs wellies/hiking boots, anoraks/huddies for over here
Posted on 21/02/2020 08:42 by Rufsam i being a bit thick, but if it only weighs in the range 50kgs - 100 kgs how do you determine how much over weight you are if you should exceed 100kgs . If the guage is maxed out you would have to selectively take/move items around until you found the 100 kgs weight. If it measured to 150kgs it would be more practical as you would be able to see exactly how much the weight had reduced by take/move just one item .
Posted on 21/02/2020 09:42 by Rufsgreat if you tour mainly in the UK, but if you do UK and overthere then what we take varies considerably, e.g. for over there flip flops/sandals and tee shirts vs wellies/hiking boots, anoraks/huddies for over here
Posted on 21/02/2020 10:45
It would make no difference to me. OH wardrobe full. The top locker for my tee shirts and sweaters full. half a dozen pairs of trousers in my wardrobe - maybe a couple replaced by lighter weight ones. always a couple of pairs of shorts, spare shoes and a pair of sandals. Outdoor coats and jackets hang on a hanger attached to headrest posts. One might come inside in inclement weather.
Posted on 21/02/2020 10:45 byIt would make no difference to me. OH wardrobe full. The top locker for my tee shirts and sweaters full. half a dozen pairs of trousers in my wardrobe - maybe a couple replaced by lighter weight ones. always a couple of pairs of shorts, spare shoes and a pair of sandals. Outdoor coats and jackets hang on a hanger attached to headrest posts. One might come inside in inclement weather.
Posted on 21/02/2020 11:19
Wow!!! dont think i own that many items of clothing, very very seldom wear trousers, in shorts even during winter months in the UK, normally take 1 pair of shower proof long trousers. have a 5 berth cvan, only bought to accomodate Gkids, now most of top lockers are only half full/empty, 2 spare sleeping bags under front bunks for when daughter joins us in Spain, wardrobe we share, outdoor clothing/wellies/keep colds go in shower (middle of cvan) which has never been used, bike is our only clutter, but cant go without my bike. Did once consider removing rear bunk to reduce weight but thought it might affect the balance of the van, combination of 2xgas bottles in front locker and rear bunk means i dont have to be too careful when keeping to nose weight of 100kgs. I do use my guage before leaving for 3 month trip, but nearly always checks in at approx 90Kgs, used to use bathroom scales before somebody bought me the gauge.
Posted on 22/02/2020 10:42
Have a Milenco gauge. Check before each trip to get about 90 - 95kgs, it's nearly always about there when I check., but don't bother for rest of time as always pack the same.
Blimey Easy that's a lot of stuff! For 4 - 6 weeks continental touring I wear jeans/warm jumper for start of trip, have a pair of smartish slacks in wardrobe just in case, couple of jumpers, a few T shirts and shorts, sandals, (wearing causal shoes at start of trip) waterproof jacket, underwear etc and that's about it. OH needs rest of space!
Posted on 22/02/2020 10:57
I probably have about 14 tee shirts and perhaps (in summer) 4 short sleeved shirts. It cuts down on the need for too regular clothes washing. Once upon a time I would simply have grabbed half a dozen of our tops and tee shirts and the odd pair of slacks etc and handwashed. Arthritis means that is now far harder.
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