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34 Motorcaravan - 14-09 - EN
4.3.3 Loading the vehicle correctly
Large storage spaces, such as the rear garage, also have room for heavy objects
(e.g. motorcycle). This might mean that the axle load on the rear axle is exceeded.
However, the individual axles may not be overloaded under any circumstances.
That is why it is important, at which distance to the axles the load is stored.
To distribute the load correctly, you will need a scale, a tape measure, a calculator
and some time.
Two simple formulas are needed to calculate the effect of the weight of the load on
the axles:
Formulas A x G : R = weight on the rear axle
Weight on the rear axle – G = weight on the front axle
Explanation A = distance between storage compartment and front axle in cm
G = weight of the load in the storage compartment in kg
R = wheelbase of the vehicle (distance between axles) in cm
Calculating axle loads:
Multiply the distance between storage compartment and front axle (A) with the
weight of the load in the storage compartment (G) and divide the result by the
wheelbase (R). The result is the weight of the load in the storage compartment
on the rear axle. Make a note of this weight and of the storage compartment.
In a second step, subtract the weight in the storage compartment (G) from the
weight calculated beforehand. If the result is a positive value (example 1), this
means that the load on the front axle is reduced by this value. If the result is a
negative value (example 2), this means that the load on the front axle is
increased. Make a note of this value, too.
X For safety reasons, never exceed the maximum permissible gross weight in a
laden condition.
X Distribute the load evenly on the left and right sides of the vehicle.
X Distribute the load evenly on both axles. In doing so, observe the axle loads
specified in the vehicle documents. Observe the permissible load-carrying
capacity of the tyres (see chapter 15).
X Heavy loads behind the rear axle can reduce the load on the front axle due to
the leverage effect ( ). This applies especially to long rear extensions, if a
motorbike is transported on the rear carrier or if there is a heavy load in the
rear storage space. The release of the front axle negatively affects the driving
quality, especially for front-driven vehicles.
X Store all objects in such a way that they cannot slip.
X Store heavy objects (awning, tin cans, etc.) close to the axles. Low-lying
storage compartments whose doors do not open in the direction of travel
are particularly suited for storing heavy objects.
X Stack light objects (laundry) in the roof storage cabinets.
X Load the bike rack with bicycles only (max. four units).
Z Measure the external distances horizontally from the centre of the front wheel
to the centre of the storage compartment or to the centre of the back wheel.
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