Load distribution
To preserve your campervan's road-holding performance, the load's centre of gravity must be as low as possible. This will
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reduce any undesirable suspension effects, such as rolling, pitching, etc. Heavy loads must be tied down or wedged in to
avoid any ill-timed movement. If possible they should be placed close to the campervan floor and distributed evenly so as not
to exceed the maximum permissible loads.
3.4.4 Trailer
Unladen weight
The latter is calculated based on the value D (in kN) indicated on the coupling, using the following formula:
Where T = maximum authorised mass of your vehicle (in tonnes). For example, if T = 3.5t and D = 12.5kN, then MR = 2t.
Maximum towable mass
Note: Pilote Group is committed to delivering campervans whose MRO sits within the 5% tolerance threshold of that set during the certification
process. This 5% value was set by European regulations in order to take into account potential variations in campervan weights due to manufacturing
variables, both for the base vehicle and living area. For instance, the external canvas' average thickness or the humidity level of porous components
may vary.
Payload
Trailer weight
MR = (D x T) ÷ [(9.8 x T) - D]
Maximum authorised mass
The trailer weight must be less than or equal to:
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your campervan's maximum tow weight
•
the maximum authorised mass for your coupling.
Gross train weight