NCC Motorcaravan Guide - Flipbook - Page 5
DEFINITIONS
1. Maximum Technical Permissible
Laden Mass (MTPLM)
This is the legal maximum weight
of your motorcaravan when it is fully
loaded.
Note: It is illegal to exceed this load
rating.
6. Actual Laden Weight (ALW)
This is the weight of the vehicle
when it is on the road and varies
dependent upon what is loaded into
the motorcaravan.
Note: The ALW must never exceed
the MTPLM.
2. Mass in Running Order (MRO)
This is the mass of your motorcaravan
as delivered by the manufacturer.
This figure includes the mass of
the recommended gas cylinders,
any fresh water the manufacturer
states can be carried whilst driving,
fuel tank(s) filled to at least 90% of
capacity, and 75kgs for the driver.
7. Unladen Weight (ULW)
The weight of the vehicle as delivered
from the factory with the fuel tank
empty. It does not include any LPG
cylinders, water in the water tanks,
personal possessions or driver and
passengers.
3. Conventional Load (CL)
This is a load for each passenger seat
fitted to your motorcaravan and is
set as 75kgs per seat by European
Regulations.
8. User Payload
Payload relates to the mass of all
items carried in a motorcaravan
and is the allowance for additional
equipment, including any fitted by
the dealer.
4. Maximum Axle Load (MAL)
This is the maximum load that can
be carried by the specified axle and
must not be exceeded.
Note: It is illegal to exceed this load
rating.
5. Train Weight (TW)
The maximum permitted combined
weight of the towing vehicle and
trailer as set by the towing vehicle’s
manufacturer.
Note: It is illegal to exceed this load
rating.
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